Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection, looks for magnetic particles under an ultraviolet light on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. A variety of parts come into NDI, from aircraft parts to standard vehicle components. The particles fill in any cracks, and make them easier to identify before parts are repaired. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Sqauadron Non-Destructive Inspection, cleans a front hub prior to a magnetic particle inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. Parts must be cleaned prior to inspections to ensure nothing is overlooked or missed during repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection, observes a front hub under an ultraviolet light during a magnetic particle inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. The NDI section assists 2 MXS by helping pinpoint damage to aircraft parts by using ultrasound and X-rays to find damage not visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection, uses a field indicator during a magnetic particle inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. Field indicators are used to determine whether the part is magnetized. If the part is magnetized, magnetic particles will stick to the metal during the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection, exposes a front hub to ultraviolet light during a magnetic particle inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. The NDI section assists 2 MXS by helping pinpoint damage to aircraft parts by using ultrasound and X-rays to find damage not visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection, conducts a magnetic particle inspection on a front hub on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. The NDI section assists 2 MXS by helping pinpoint damage to aircraft parts by using ultrasound and X-rays to find damage not visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)
Senior Airman Brian Burkett, 2nd Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection, wipes down front hubs in preparation for a magnetic particle inspection on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26. Parts or components are sprayed with a magnetic particle solution and observed under an ultra-violet light for cracks or damage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Moua)