ECA probes for sub-surface corrosion and crack detection are designed for corrosion detection under conductive material. For example, the inspection of lap joints on aluminum airplane skins; lap-joint inspection for corrosion detection between aluminum sheets; corrosion detection under thick aluminum lap joints (layers 3 and 4). In addition, these probes offer larger footprints for rapid scanning.
Typical application
Corrosion detection under conductive material. For example, the inspection of lap joints on aluminum airplane skins (layers 1 and 2); lap-joint inspection for corrosion detection between aluminum sheets.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 112 mm (4.4 in.)
Probe resolution: 3.5 mm (0.138 in.)
Frequency range: 1 kHz to 25 kHz
Number of elements: 32
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit-receive. Orientation at about 30°.
Penetration in aluminum: 1 mm to 3 mm (0.040 in. to 0.120 in.)
Detection capability: 5 % corrosion under 2 mm (0.080 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.). 10 % corrosion under 3 mm (0.120 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.).

Typical application
Corrosion detection under conductive material. For example, the inspection of aluminum lap joints, and airplane skins.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 56 mm (2.2 in.)
Probe resolution: 3.5 mm (0.138 in.)
Frequency range: 1 kHz to 25 kHz
Number of elements: 16
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit-receive. Orientation at about 30°.
Penetration in aluminum: 1 mm to 3 mm (0.040 in. to 0.120 in.)
Detection capability: 5 % corrosion under 2 mm (0.080 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.). 10 % corrosion under 3 mm (0.120 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.).
Typical application
Corrosion detection under thick aluminum lap joints (layers 3 and 4). As this probe is shielded, it offers better performance for deep corrosion under thick structures. In addition, this probe offers a larger footprint for rapid scanning.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 128 mm (5.04 in.)
Probe resolution: 4 mm (0.160 in.)
Frequency range: 0.4 kHz to 10 kHz
Number of elements: 32
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit-receive. Orientation at about 30°.
Penetration in aluminum: 3 mm to 6 mm (0.120 in. to 0.240 in.)
Detection capability: 10 % corrosion under 5 mm (0.200 in.) with a diameter of 12.5 mm (0.5 in.).
Used for the Gulfstream application as per NDT Manual references CB137 and CB188.
Probe specifications are identical to SAA-128-002-032.

Typical application
Corrosion detection under thick aluminum lap joints (layers 3 and 4). As this probe is shielded, it offers better performance for deep corrosion under thick structures. In addition, this probe offers a smaller footprint if access is restricted.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 64 mm (2.5 in.)
Probe resolution: 4 mm (0.160 in.)
Frequency range: 1.0 kHz to 20 kHz
Number of elements: 32
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit/receive. Orientation at about 30°.
Penetration in aluminum: 3.0 mm to 6.0 mm (0.120 in. to 0.240 in.)
Detection capability: 10 % corrosion under 5 mm (0.200 in.) with a diameter of 12.5 mm (0.5 in.)
Typical application
Corrosion detection under thick aluminum lap joints (layers 3 and 4). As this probe is shielded, it offers better performance for deep corrosion in thick structures. In addition, this probe offers a smaller footprint if access is restricted.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 64 mm (2.5 in.)
Probe resolution: 4 mm (0.160 in.)
Frequency range: 0.4 kHz to 10 kHz
Number of elements: 16
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit-receive. Orientation at about 30°.
Penetration in aluminum: 3 mm to 6 mm (0.120 in. to 0.240 in.)
Detection capability: 10 % corrosion under 5 mm (0.200 in.) with a diameter of 12.5 mm (0.5 in.).
Typical application
Corrosion and crack detection under conductive material. Can be used for lap-joint inspection (second layer crack and corrosion) and for doubler edge inspection (as per Boeing 737 Service Bulletin 53-30-25, part 6).
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 67 mm (2.64 in.)
Probe resolution: 2.1 mm (0.082 in.)
Frequency range: 1 kHz to 25 kHz
Number of elements: 32
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Transmit-receive on two rows and at about 30° orientation.
Penetration in aluminum: 1 mm to 3.5 mm (0.040 in. to 0.140 in.)
Detection capability: 3.8 mm (0.150 in.) long second layer crack at fastener. The first layer can have a thickness of up to 2 mm (0.080 in.) of aluminum, 5 % corrosion under 2 mm (0.080 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.), 10 % corrosion under 3 mm (0.120 in.) with a diameter of 6 mm (0.25 in.).

Typical application
Subsurface crack detection at fastener with a deep penetration in aluminum.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 21 mm (0.827 in.)
Probe resolution: 1.3 mm (0.052 in.)
Frequency range: 0.2 kHz to 10 kHz
Number of elements: 16
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Differential transmit-receive using a large axial field (LAFEC)
Penetration in aluminum: Up to 6 mm
Detection capability: 3 mm (0.120 in.) long second and third layer crack at fastener.
Typical application
Subsurface crack detection at fastener with a deep penetration in aluminum. In many cases, this probe provides simpler signal interpretation.
Probe specifications
Probe coverage: 21 mm (0.827 in.)
Probe resolution: 1.3 mm (0.052 in.)
Frequency range: 0.2 kHz to 10 kHz
Number of elements: 16
Cable length: 3 m (10 ft)
Operation mode: Absolute transmit-receive using a large axial field (LAFEC)
Penetration in aluminum: Up to 6 mm
Detection capability: 3 mm (0.120 in.) long second and third layer crack at fastener.
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