Apparatus for inspecting turbomachine components in-situ

摘要

An apparatus is provided for inspecting a component of a turbomachine in-situ. The apparatus includes an end effector (430) having a frame (510) defining a stable platform with a curved surface of the component, a spring loaded suspension (540) attached to the frame, and a probe (530) connected to a wedge member (535), where the probe and wedge member are connected to the spring loaded suspension. The probe is configured to inspect the component by passing signals through the wedge.