Specifications include, but are not limited to: The following items will be addressed in the testing and inspection of non-insulated and insulated aerial lifts and overhead shop cranes. Tests and inspections shall be as per OSHA, ANSI, SAE, ASTM and AWS standards and done by certified SNT-TC1A NDT technicians. 1. VISUAL INSPECTION A complete and comprehensive visual inspection shall be made of the entire aerial or crane device to ensure the units structural integrity and compliance with all regulations. 2. ACOUSTIC EMISSION TESTING Use of an acceptable electronic method of testing fiberglass structural members and monitoring of metal components. 3. DIELECTRIC TEST A dielectric test shall be performed subjecting the insulated portion of the unit as required. Any Hydraulic hoses or control cables that extend the entire length of the insulated arm shall also be tested. 4. CRITICAL WELD INSPECTION All critical welds, plates, and non-ferrous castings shall be examined visually with the assistance of nondestructive methods of magnetic particle and/or dye penetration inspection. 5. ULTRASONIC INSPECTION Each accessible, critical, solid pin will be ultrasonically inspected while pin is in place to detect possible flaws. 6. FUNCTIONAL AND OPERATIONAL TEST A functional and operational test shall be performed to check the operation of controls, bearings, pins, bushings, cylinders, holding valves, bucket-leveling mechanisms, outriggers etc. The rotational gear bearing assembly shall be checked for abnormal movement, i.e., bearings, turret mounting bolts, etc.
