What is BS EN 16602-70-15 about?
BS EN 16602-70-15 is part of the space product assurance series. BS EN 16602-70-15 on space product assurance (non-destructive testing) specifies requirements for flight parts, metallic components, composite parts and structures used in space missions.
BS EN 16602-70-15 specifies non-destructive testing methods and stipulates certification levels for personnel. BS EN 16602-70-15 also identifies best practices across international and national standards for non-destructive testing of space products.
Note: BS EN 16602-70-15 does not explicitly cover all the flight parts, components, structures, and techniques. Consequently, some techniques as acoustic emission, shearography, IR thermography or specific guided waves techniques are not addressed in detail.
Note: BS EN 16602-70-15 does not cover the acceptance criteria of components, structures and parts submitted to this examination; it is expected that these criteria are identified on specific program application documentation.
Note: BS EN 16602-70-15 does not apply to EEE components.
Who is BS EN 16602-70-15 for ?
BS EN 16602-70-15 on space product assurance (non-destructive testing) is applicable to these entities:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of aerospace parts
- Space engineers / design engineers
- Quality control / testing and compliance personnel for aerospace
Why should you use BS EN 16602-70-15?
The objective of product assurance is to ensure that space products accomplish their defined mission objectives and are safe and reliable. The lack of non-destructive testing control throughout the supply chain has been visible in all space projects across Europe. Because of this, the rationale and application of non-destructive testing was inconsistent. BS EN 16602-70-15 addresses this inconsistency.
Non-destructive testing covers sub-processes such as Dye Penetrating testing, Radiographic testing, Magnetic particle testing, Ultrasonic testing, and Eddy current testing. For some components, the non-destructive methods elaborated in BS EN 16602-70-15 form the basis of fracture and fatigue verification. Every component used in spaceflight needs to be subjected to non-destructive testing. This complements ECSS-Q-ST-70-39, which is ‘Welding of metallic materials for flight hardware.’
Following BS EN 16602-70-15 guidelines helps you to ensure that safety standards are met during each phase of the project - design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, integration, test, and launch. These product assurance requirements (non-destructive testing) are a step towards safer missions for astronauts