Quality System & Approach
White Ladder Aviation operates under a documented Quality Control System aligned with FAA Part 145 requirements and industry best practices. Our system emphasizes traceability, controlled processes, proper documentation, and calibrated tooling for every inspection. All NDT procedures follow written practices that meet or exceed ASTM standards, and every task is performed by qualified personnel under the oversight of an authorized inspector. Our goal is simple: ensure each part evaluated meets the highest standards of safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
References to Manuals & Procedures
White Ladder Aviation operates under a full suite of FAA-accepted manuals governing our maintenance and inspection activities, including our Repair Station & Quality Control Manual (RSQCM), Training Program Manual, Forms Manual, and NDT Written Practice. These documents define our procedures for receiving, inspection, NDT processes, equipment control, return-to-service, training, calibration, and recordkeeping.
While these manuals are controlled documents and not published publicly, WLA makes relevant procedural information available to customers and FAA inspectors upon request and maintains all documentation in accordance with 14 CFR Part 145 and applicable ASTM standards.
Certifications, Approvals & Standards Followed
White Ladder Aviation operates as an FAA-certificated Part 145 Repair Station (certificate in process, issuance expected in early 2026) and performs nondestructive testing in accordance with established industry and regulatory standards. Our inspections and procedures follow:
14 CFR Part 145
FAA Repair Station Regulations
ASTM E1417/E1417M
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
ASTM E165
Penetrant Inspection Materials & Processes
NAS 410
Qualification & Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
ASTM E165
Penetrant Inspection Materials & Processes
NAS 410
Qualification & Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
All inspection personnel are trained and qualified under our FAA-accepted NDT Written Practice, and all equipment used in testing is controlled and calibrated in accordance with applicable standards.
Safety and compliance guide everything we do.
White Ladder Aviation maintains strict adherence to FAA regulations, approved procedures, and aerospace NDT standards. All inspections follow controlled processes, calibrated equipment requirements, and documented quality controls to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and traceability. Our facility, personnel, and equipment are maintained in accordance with our FAA Part 145 Quality Control System.