Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business specializing in nondestructive testing, and GE Aerospace have deployed new automated Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) templates for GEnx-1B and -2B engine borescope inspections. The templates, integrated into Waygate Technologies Mentor Visual iQ+ video borescope, standardize the inspection process for critical parts like High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) S1 and S2 blades.
Developed under a Joint Technology Development Agreement started in 2023, the templates provide advanced visual guidance with image overlays and representative images on the borescope screen. They align with Aircraft Maintenance Manual tasks, incorporate AI-assisted technologies, and combine automated and manual 3D measurement capabilities for line, area, depth, and profile assessments. This reduces operator variability and ensures consistent imaging.
The system enhances data management through automated labeling of images and videos, enabling real-time storage on the InspectionWorks Insight cloud platform. Inspectors can transition seamlessly between areas and share data for fleet optimization. The templates also shorten the learning curve for new technicians amid labor challenges.
Michael Domke, General Manager Visual at Waygate Technologies, stated that the templates offer a standardized approach to inspections and advance automation in engine maintenance. Nicole Jenkins, Chief MRO Engineer at GE Aerospace, noted that the technologies integrate automation and AI to improve standardization, consistency, and efficiency in video borescope inspections.
The GEnx MDI templates are available now through GE Aerospace Customer Technical Education Center.