NADCAP Accredited Aerospace NDT Lab in Bangalore
India’s First Dual-Certified NADCAP & NABL Aerospace Testing Facility | Trusted for Quality from world’s leading Aerospace companies HAL, Dassault Aviation & Major OEMs Since 2020 | NAS410 Level III Certified Team | MPI & FPI Testing Excellence
- NADCAP Accredited (PRI, USA)
- NABL ISO 17025:2017
- In-House NAS410 Level III
- 24-48 Hour Turnaround
Why Choose Trinity NDT for NADCAP Accredited Testing?
When it comes to aerospace component testing, there’s no room for compromise. NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) represents the aerospace industry’s most rigorous quality benchmark for special processes like non-destructive testing.
At Trinity NDT’s Bangalore facility, we’ve held our NADCAP accreditation since 2020, making us one of India’s most trusted aerospace NDT service providers. What sets us apart? We’re the country’s first laboratory to achieve both NADCAP and NABL accreditations simultaneously—a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and precision.
Located in Peenya Industrial Area, our dedicated aerospace division serves leading organizations including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Dassault Aviation, General Electric, and numerous aerospace manufacturers across India.
Accreditation Scope for NADCAP at Trinity NDT
‘NADCAP’ is one of the highest standard accreditation for special processes in aerospace. ‘Trinity NDT WeldSolutions Private Limited’ is special aerospace NDT Lab in India with both global certifications, NADCAP and NABL. Our scope includes Magnetic particle testing, Fluorescent penetrant testing. Aerospace MPI procedure meets ASTM E1444 and FPI procedure meets ASTM E1417.
Major advantage with Trinity NDT – Aerospace labs, dedicated in-house NAS410 Responsible Level III. He oversees technique selection, procedure preparation, performing tests as per approved NDT procedures. Undertaking outsourcing for NADCAP accredited services to third party labs in Bangalore. Our services are time bound and cost competitive.
Trinity NDT – Aerospace division is a special facility for testing components as per NADCAP aerospace NDT requirements. An important technology to monitor and control the quality of components without affecting them adversely. This gives confidence to users about safety and reliability. Needless to say, NDT testing is key to improve product design and to reduce the cost of production.
We are approved testing service provider for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL), Dassault Aviation Systems, France and others. If you need NADCAP accredited NDT services in Bangalore, India, contact us or WhatsApp us today.
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Outsource NADCAP accredited NDT to Us
Demand for quality products and life expectancy is ever increasing. Quality enhances customer satisfaction thereby building reputation. Now Indian manufacturers need not have in-house aerospace NDT facility. Installing and maintaining this is cumbersome and no more competitive. We are here to give you world class services at comfortable pricing.
Just leave special task to our NAS410 experts at Trinity NDT. Our NADCAP accredited labs in Bangalore now serving pan India. Can provide testing, documentation to meet end user specifications.
Aerospace NDT Services in Bangalore
Aerospace is the one of the key sectors that employs NDT to find defects in Aircraft structures. Safety of each component in aerospace is paramount. Therefore, stringent quality standards are in place for producing high quality products. Also, there is continuous demand to design lighter aircraft structures to increase fuel efficiency there by reducing pollution and to protect the environment.
Not just that, NDT testing of aircraft critical components during in-service inspection is common to continue the flight safe operation. Large pool of NDT techniques and technicians are ready to carry NDT during MRO of aircrafts and helicopter components.
Unlike other engineering areas, aerospace sector demands highest standard process controls. That is to say, inspection with NO compromise. Also administration and competency testing of personnel carrying NDT testing for Aerospace is vital. Resolution of process issues immediately will hold the process under control so that it does not fail and produce in appropriate results.
Getting NADCAP Accreditation
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry managed confirmative assessment program in aerospace sector. This program brings major aerospace OEMs, technical experts from prime contractors, suppliers and representatives work together to establish NDT procedures and approve. This has standardized the approval process. Based on industrial consensus NADCAP approval is granted post assessment by experts assessors.
Trinity NDT- Aerospace division in Bangalore, has successfully completed NADCAP assessments. Now, serving all major OEMs in India. Also, the first lab in India to get accredited to both NADCAP and NABL as per ISO17025:2017. MPI and FPI labs have all necessary equipment, certified NAS410 personnel to perform and approve the processes. Ask us for more details about NADCAP.
Our NADCAP - NDT Scope
NADCAP is the leading, worldwide cooperative program of major companies designed to manage a cost effective consensus approach to special processes and products. Accreditation provide continuous improvement within the aerospace industry. Has become a basic requirement in the aerospace related Industries. Major aerospace component manufacturers engage NADCAP accredited service providers to test aerospace components.
The Nadcap NDT Task Group is responsible for the operation of the NDT accreditation program.
Performace Review Institute – PRI is the global authority in facilitating industry managed programs such as NADCAP accreditation. PRI offers accreditation in NDT, heat treatment, welding and other special processes.
MPI and FPI Services - Scope
Following are the Nadcap NDT baseline checklists for accreditation in MPI and FPI testing:
- AC7000 – Audit Criteria for NADCAP accreditation
- AC7114 Latest revision – Nadcap audit criteria for NDT suppliers accreditation
- AC7114/1 Latest revision – Nadcap audit criteria for Penetrant survey
- AC7114/2 Latest revision – Nadcap audit Criteria for Magnetic particle survey
Based on recent assessments, we provide services at our aerospace labs in Peenya, Bangalore on,
- Magnetic particle inspection as per ASTM E1444
- Fluorescent penetrant inspection as per ASTM E1417
Why NADCAP Accreditation for Special Process?
In Aerospace special process requirements, NADCAP Accreditation is needed to,
- Achieve greater consistency across the supply chain and throughout the industry.
- Quality Improvements –An increasing percentage of Nadcap accredited companies report quality improvement in the area(s) related to their Nadcap accreditation(s)
Aerospace OEMs all over the world such as Boeing, Airbus, GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce work together with industry suppliers to agree to the standard that a supplier must attain in order to become and remain Nadcap approved. Also, aerospace companies will only sub-contract with Nadcap approved suppliers. Because, this is a globally recognized industry-wide standard of work ensuring that a part purchased from Bangalore is of similar quality to a part originating from New York.
NADCAP, NABL Accredited NDT Labs
Rarely are service providers accredited to both NADCAP and NABL. A unique feat that is achieved now by Trinity NDT WeldSolutions Private Limited in Bangalore.
It is a leading NDT company in India for high quality services on NDT and Welding since 2001. The company received various certifications for its QMS such as ISO9001:2015 and ISO/IEC17025:2017. However, NADCAP accreditation is the most significant milestone for its aerosapce division located at Peenya in Bangalore, India. The most stringent audit ever undergone that brought best quality for our process and increased competency of NDT personnel. This reaffirms to our commitment for continuous improvement of our systems and services.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI): Detecting the Invisible
In the aerospace industry, even microscopic cracks can have catastrophic consequences. That’s where our NADCAP-accredited Magnetic Particle Inspection comes into play.
MPI testing works exceptionally well on ferromagnetic materials—think iron, nickel, and cobalt-based alloys commonly found in aircraft engine components, landing gear, and structural elements. Unlike basic inspection methods, MPI can reveal both surface and near-surface defects that would otherwise remain hidden.
Our Bangalore facility employs only non-sparking techniques approved for aerospace applications: head shot, central conductor, and coil magnetization. Moreover, this ensures zero risk of damage to your precision-engineered components. We use Type I fluorescent magnetic particles from Magnaflux, USA, which provide exceptional sensitivity and faster defect detection compared to visible particle methods.
Every MPI test at Trinity NDT follows ASTM E1444 standards and is performed by NAS410 Level II certified technicians, with oversight from our in-house NAS410 Level III responsible personnel.
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) as per NADCAP
FPI testing is one of the surface NDT method for testing in aerospace. FPI testing detects only surface opened flaws in non porous materials. Can be used on Aluminium, Magnesium, Titanium components.
Surface flaws are very minuscule flaws which are otherwise invisible to human eye. Lot many techniques and sensitivities of the penetrants are available to choose. For example, penetrant ‘sensitivity 4’ is commonly used for critical turbine blade crack detection. Select right technique based on application. Consult our NAS410 Level III to help in selection.
FPI testing of aerospace component is completely different when compared to general PT testing. Following sensitivities and Type 1 penetrant variants ( NADCAP Accredited) are available with us at our labs in Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore in India.
- Method A ( Water Washable Penetrant ) Sensitivity S2 & S3
- Method D ( Post Emulsifiable Penetrant ) Sensitivity S4
The modern NADCAP accredited facility at Bangalore, India has excellent ground setup that meets almost aerospace standards. Also, personnel with NAS 410 Level II performs FPI inspection. An in-house NAS 410 Level III in FPI testing to monitor processes, equipment performance and personnel certifications.
For NADCAP accredited FPI testing services contact us.
World Class NDT Services - Non-Aerospace
The Aerospace NDT labs are located at easy to access Peenya Industrial Area in Bangalore India. Also, we do all NDT inspection services in compliance with NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO9001:2015. This will assure perfect delivery of our quality services.
We also provide other Nondestructive testing services, welding fabrication and training services. Know more about NABL accredited labs
Our NADCAP Accredited Testing Infrastructure
Detailed list of equipment:
– Magnaflux benchtop units (capacity, specifications)
– UV lamps (intensity specifications)
– FPI processing tanks (dimensions, capacities)
– Calibration standards and blocks
– Environmental controls
Why Aerospace Leaders Trust Trinity NDT
Dual Accreditation Excellence
India's first lab with both NADCAP and NABL certifications
Expert NAS410 Team
In-house Level III with 25+ years aerospace experience
Rapid Turnaround
24-48 hour testing with no compromise on quality
Strategic Location
Peenya Industrial Hub - easy access for pan-India clients
Latest Technology
State-of-the-art Magnaflux USA equipment
Proven Track Record
Serving HAL, Dassault, GE since 2020
Our NADCAP Testing Process
From Quote to Certificate
Step 1
Request Quote (2 hours response)
Step 2
Component Delivery/Pickup
Step 3
Pre-Inspection & Documentation
Step 4
NADCAP Testing (24-48 hours)
Step 5
Level III Review & Approval
Step 6
Test Certificate & Component Delivery
What Sets Trinity NDT Apart from Other NADCAP Labs
✓ Only lab in India with dual NADCAP + NABL accreditation
✓ Dedicated in-house NAS410 Level III (not visiting consultant)
✓ 24,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility exclusively for aerospace
✓ Approved directly by HAL, Dassault Aviation, GE
✓ Fastest turnaround without quality compromise
✓ Competitive pricing with transparent quotes
✓ Complete documentation meeting OEM specifications
✓ Pan-India service coverage from Bangalore hub
✓ Continuous NADCAP compliance since 2020 (no gaps)
✓ Third-party NADCAP services for other labs
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Frequently Asked Questions About NADCAP Accredited NDT
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1. What is NADCAP accreditation and why does it matter?
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is the aerospace industry's highest standard for special processes like NDT. It ensures that testing meets the strict quality requirements of major aerospace OEMs worldwide. Working with a NADCAP-accredited lab means your components meet Boeing, Airbus, and other major manufacturer specifications.
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2. How long does NADCAP accredited testing take?
At Trinity NDT, we typically complete NADCAP-accredited MPI and FPI testing within 24-48 hours. Rush services are available for urgent requirements. Contact us for specific turnaround times for your project.
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3. What's the difference between NADCAP and NABL accreditation?
NADCAP is specific to aerospace and defense special processes, while NABL is India's national accreditation for testing laboratories. Trinity NDT holds both, making us uniquely qualified to provide globally recognized aerospace testing services with Indian regulatory compliance.
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4. Do you provide NAS410 Level III consulting services?
Yes, our in-house NAS410 Level III personnel provide consulting services for companies seeking NADCAP accreditation, procedure development, and personnel training. We also offer third-party oversight for aerospace NDT operations.
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5. What aerospace standards do your procedures follow?
Our MPI procedures comply with ASTM E1444, and FPI procedures follow ASTM E1417. All testing is performed according to customer specifications and aerospace industry standards including PRI requirements.
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6. Can you test components at our facility?
While our NADCAP accreditation applies specifically to our Peenya, Bangalore laboratory, we can discuss on-site services using portable equipment for non-NADCAP requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
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7. Which aerospace companies trust Trinity NDT?
We're proud to serve Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Dassault Aviation France, General Electric, and numerous tier-1 and tier-2 aerospace suppliers across India.
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8. How much does NADCAP accredited testing cost?
Pricing depends on component size, material, quantity, and specific testing requirements. We offer competitive rates while maintaining the highest quality standards. Request a detailed quote through our contact form.