GE Aerospace and Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business specializing in non-destructive testing, have deployed new automated Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) templates for borescope inspections of GEnx-1B and -2B engines. The templates integrate into Waygate’s Mentor Visual iQ+ video borescope and build on AI-assisted features from their 2023 Joint Technology Development Agreement.
The system provides guided workflows with AI support to capture consistent, high-quality images, reducing operator variability and speeding skill development for inspectors. Tailored for critical components like High-Pressure Turbine stage 1 and stage 2 blades, it aligns with aircraft maintenance manual requirements through on-screen overlays and reference imagery.
Inspectors gain access to automated and manual 3D measurement tools for assessing line, area, depth, and surface profiles, aiding defect identification and maintenance decisions. The templates are available via GE Aerospace’s Customer Technical Education Center, supporting standardization in maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
This development follows earlier collaborations, including AI enhancements for defect recognition in GEnx and other engines, as part of efforts to improve efficiency and accuracy in aviation engine inspections.