Patent ID: 7464596

Claim:
A non-destructive inspection apparatus for inspecting a structure, comprising: at least two ultrasonic inspection sensors configured for inspecting the structure as the sensors are moved over the structure; and at least a first sensor holder and a second sensor holder, each sensor holder defining at least one sensor recess for respectively supporting and orienting the at least two ultrasonic inspection sensors, wherein the first and second sensor holders are configured for traveling over opposing surfaces of a first portion of the structure and opposing surfaces of a second portion of the structure, wherein the first portion and second portion of the structure are defined with a radius therebetween, and wherein the at least one sensor recesses in each of the first and second sensor holders are respectively configured to orient the at least two ultrasonic inspection sensors of the first and second sensor holders to inspect at least a portion of at least one of the first portion and the second portion of the structure.