ISO 19828-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Welding for aerospace applications — Visual inspection of welds. This International Standard specifies requirements for the visual inspection of welds in metallic materials used in aerospace applications and includes requirements for qualification and certification of personnel performing visual weld inspection.

Abstract

ISO 19828:2017 defines procedures and acceptance criteria for visual inspection of fusion-welded and brazed joints in aerospace metallic structures, and sets out requirements for training, theoretical and practical examination, and certification of visual inspection personnel. It is applicable to inspection of joints prior to or between welding sequences where training content is adapted accordingly.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (revised — new version available: ISO 19828:2025).
• Publication date: 27 April 2017.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 25.160.01 (welding, brazing and soldering).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2017).
• Number of pages: 14.

Core bibliographic and lifecycle details cited from the ISO record and contemporary standards catalogues.

Scope

This standard covers visual inspection methods and acceptance criteria for welds in metallic aerospace components, requirements for qualification and certification of personnel performing visual weld inspection, and guidance for adapting theoretical and practical training when applied to inspection of joints before or between welding sequences or to brazed joints. It applies to manufacturers, inspection bodies and certification schemes within the aerospace supply chain.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology specific to visual weld inspection in aerospace contexts.
• Visual inspection procedures and techniques for fusion-welded and brazed joints.
• Acceptance criteria for common weld discontinuities relevant to aerospace safety.
• Requirements for training content (theoretical and practical) for visual weld inspectors.
• Qualification, examination and certification requirements for personnel performing visual inspection.
• Guidance for inspection of joints prior to or between welding sequences and for brazed joints (training adaptation required).

The above topics reflect the standard’s emphasis on both inspection practice and inspector competency.

Typical use and users

Used by aerospace manufacturers, subcontractors, quality and NDT managers, inspection bodies, certifying bodies, welding coordinators and on-site visual inspectors. Typical applications include incoming and in-process inspection of aircraft structural welds, quality assurance checks, and personnel certification programs for visual weld inspection in the aerospace supply chain.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards and documents in the same domain include standards on welding quality requirements, welding coordination, non‑destructive testing and personnel qualification (for example, standards addressing NDT methods and certification, and ISO standards produced by ISO/TC 44). Users typically implement ISO 19828 alongside these complementary documents to form a complete welding and inspection quality system.

Keywords

welding; aerospace; visual inspection; weld inspection; non-destructive testing; NDT; personnel certification; training; brazing; acceptance criteria.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 19828:2017 is an International Standard titled "Welding for aerospace applications — Visual inspection of welds" that establishes requirements for visual inspection of welds and for the qualification/certification of personnel who perform visual weld inspection.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers inspection procedures, acceptance criteria for weld discontinuities in metallic aerospace components, and the required theoretical and practical training, examination and certification of visual inspection personnel. It also notes how training should be adapted when inspecting joints prior to/between welding sequences or brazed joints.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace OEMs and their suppliers, quality and NDT departments, welding coordinators, inspection and certification bodies, and instructors or examiners responsible for visual-weld-inspector qualification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 19828:2017 has been withdrawn and a revised version is available as ISO 19828:2025; organizations should reference and adopt the 2025 revision for the latest requirements and lifecycle status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a stand‑alone International Standard focused on visual inspection within the broader set of ISO welding and NDT standards developed by ISO/TC 44 (welding and allied processes) and related committees; users commonly apply it together with other ISO standards covering welding quality, welding coordination and NDT personnel certification.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: welding, aerospace, visual inspection, welds, NDT, personnel certification, brazing, acceptance criteria, training.