A METHOD FOR TESTING A PIPE FOR AN AIRBAG SYSTEM

A method of testing of a component of a system that includes a pipe of a first length is provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing a second length of stock pipe, the second length being greater than the first length; cutting the stock pipe to the first length to produce a cut pipe; inspecting the cut pipe using a non-destructive inspection technique. The non-destructive inspection technique includes the steps of: performing a first non-destructive test on an inner surface of the cut pipe; performing a second non-destructive test on an outer surface of the cut pipe. The method further comprises the step of rejecting the cut pipe if the step of inspecting the pipe identifies a flaw. The pipe can be a pipe for an airbag system.