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Specialists in engineering failure analysis & incident investigation

 

Sample Reports

[Background image: intergranular stress corrosion fracture from a high strength steel aircraft wheel axle, viewed using a scanning electron microscope.]

The reports listed below are just a small selection from the hundreds of failure investigations performed by Ian Nunn, founder and proprietor of ms4i. They are all real-life cases but indentifying information has been removed to protect the confidentiality of customers and equipment manufacturers. To view the sample reports please click on the links below.

Sample Report No. 1

- Stress Corrosion Cracking Failure of a Landing Gear Wheel Axle from a Large Passenger Aircraft.

Sample Report No. 2

- Fatigue Fracture of Low Pressure Turbine Blades from a Turbofan Engine.

Sample Report No. 3

- Fatigue Fracture of a Camshaft from the Engine of a Family MPV Car.

Sample Report No. 4

- Fatigue Fracture of Stages 1 and 4 High Pressure Compressor Blades from a Turbofan Engine.

Sample Report No. 5

- Fatigue Failure of a Nose Landing Gear Spin Brake from a Large Passenger Aircraft.

Of course, failure investigation is just one of the services ms4i are able to offer. To gain an appreciation of our full range of services, please view our areas of expertise.