Eventually, I want to learn about failure analysis... I'm sure thats pretty far in depth and uses a bunch of equipment that i probably wont ever have access too, but gives a basis for where i want to end up.
I build PT6 series turbine engines, and i want to have a better base of knowledge for what happens with failed parts. Basically what got me started on learning more was something that had happened at work the other day. My company produces quite a lot of PMA parts and they have recently recruited me in helping with the failure analysis of a sun gear/planet gear set that has significant damage including micro-pitting and spalling. The set had 600 hours since new. TBO is 3600 hours, with most sets passing inspection at 3600 hours.
Edit for not proof reading before i posted, lol. i speaky da engrish