The Specialization That Defines Your Future in Aircraft Maintenance

Borescope Inspection on CFM56 Engine

Limited seats

November 2025

EASA Part 147 accreditation

Hands-on training with EASA Part 147 certification, designed for licensed aircraft maintenance technicians and NDT inspectors.

Why Borescope, Why Now?

What This Course Includes

Duration: 16 hours (Theory: 10h, Practical/OJT: 6h)

Format: Hybrid (Bogotá & Miami)

Certification: Internationally recognized EASA Part 147.

Who Should Attend?

  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (ICAO Annex 1 compliant, EASA B1/B2, FAA A&P).

  • NDT Inspectors aiming to specialize.

  • Trainees seeking entry-level exposure to borescope inspections.

CFM56 Overview (2h)

  • Engine architecture and variants (CFM56-3/-5/-7 series)
  • Operating principles
  • Key components related to BSI

Inspection Zones & Access (3h)

  • Borescope port locations per engine variant
  • Port labeling system (e.g., 14B1, 49G2)
  • Safety precautions for engine access
  • Cooling and shutdown recommendations before inspection

Inspection Criteria & Techniques (3h)

  • AMM procedures and manufacturer’s damage criteria
  • Common findings: FOD, erosion, cracking, thermal distress
  • Equipment handling, insertion paths, and tip articulation

Participants will perform supervised OJT to:

  • Locate all borescope ports according to engine manual diagrams
  • Remove and reinstall port plugs correctly
  • Insert the borescope probe without damaging components
  • Match engine stages with their corresponding ports
  • Verify articulation angles for each target stage

A practical evaluation checklist will be signed upon successful completion.

Module 4 – Documentation & Reporting (2h)

  • Image capture, labeling, and storage
  • Report drafting using standard formats
  • Correct terminology and defect coding

Module 5 – Practical/OJT: Complete Inspection Simulation (6h)

  • Physical identification of borescope ports on CFM56 engine or mock-u
  • Practice accessing HPC, HPT, and LPT stages
  • Verification using AMM and IPC references
  • Team simulation of full BSI cycle

Assessment & Certification

  • Written Exam: 80% passing grade (theory and procedures)
  • Practical Evaluation: Port identification, probe insertion, sample defect identification
  • Final Report Submission: Based on simulated or actual inspection case

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion – Borescope Inspection on CFM56 Engine, with practical endorsement for port identification and safe entry techniques (ATA Level IV).

 

Seats are limited – Registration closes on October 31th, 2025.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✔ Identify CFM56 engine architecture and key modules.
✔ Locate and access borescope ports safely.
✔ Perform inspections on Fan, HPC, Combustion, HPT, and LPT stages.
✔ Apply acceptance/rejection criteria using OEM standards.
✔ Document findings with professional reporting formats.
✔ Safely handle borescope equipment and engine components

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PAY IN 3

€ 450€

Total investment: 1.350 €

One-time Payment

€ 1,200

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FAQ

No. The course starts from fundamentals and progresses to advanced inspection techniques, suitable for both experienced and new technicians.

Yes. You will receive an EASA Part 147 ATA Level IV certificate, accepted by airlines, MROs, and CAMO organizations worldwide.

Yes. One-time payment of €1,200 (save €150) or 3 installments of €450. Both include full course access and certification.

Theory is hybrid and fully recorded for on-demand access. The practical OJT must be completed in person to ensure hands-on skills.

After passing the written exam (80%), practical evaluation, and final report. Certificates are delivered within two weeks.

 

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