REMET CONTROLLI FOR MOTOR LEGENDS

Structural Integrity Certification According to FIA Appendix K

Remet Controlli has been performing structural integrity certification for years in accordance with FIA regulations (Appendix K). This certification is mandatory for all historic FIA and CSAI (ACI Sport) races involving sports cars and formula vehicles from Group GR onward with engines over 2000 cc, and across all major European championships such as CER, P.MO, VdeV, SuperSport Cup, Le Mans Classic, prototypes, and others.

The components that must undergo Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on each vehicle include:

• All suspension arms, wishbones, and links

• Uprights and roll-bars (ROPS)

• Wheel hubs, drive hubs (half-shaft supports), and steering knuckles

• Steering arms

• Steering box and column (pinion, rack, and all motion transmission components)

• Brake pedal

• Wheels or light alloy wheel flanges

• Plus any spare parts

The following inspection methods are used:

• Visual Inspection (VT)

• Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT)

All components, including spares, are permanently and uniquely marked with a mechanical engraver as per FIA guidelines. The marking includes:

• Vehicle identification

• Serial number

• FIA component type code

• Component position in the vehicle

• Month and year of the test

For example: TTTT/NN/CCCC/MM/YY(This type of marking is indelible and can only be removed by mechanical means. It does not affect the structural integrity of the component.)

At the end of testing, a final test certificate is issued, which must be attached to the Historic Technical Passport (HTP).

Inspection Frequency (as per FIA Appendix K regulations)

• Every 2 years for F1 cars

• Every 3 years for all other cars

Over the years, after inspecting numerous race cars, we have found that specific stress points are frequently cracked or at risk of failure. For your safety, we recommend routine inspections even if not yet due.

Our lab also offers advanced diagnostic services for any additional component defects, using methods such as:

• Tomography

• Metallographic Analysis

• SEM Analysis

• Radiographic Testing (RT)

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Acoustic Emission (AE)

• Ground Wave (GW)

• Infrared (IR)

Thanks to the experience of our technicians and consultants specialized in the restoration of vintage cars and motorcycles, we can also certify the authenticity of parts, adding value to your historic vehicle.

Contact us for more:📧 laboratorio@remet.it

Photo credit: Piero Lottini – Surtees TS19, 1976 at the 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix🔗 2018 Historic Grand Prix of Monaco - Wikipedia