An apparatus for hydrotesting a hollow component includes a generally
cylindrical main body having a bore therethrough that defines first and
second open ends, the bore including a central axis;first and second end
plates fixed to the main body for closing the first and second open ends,
the first end plate including a vent port and a pressure port that open
into the bore radially distal from the central axis, the second end plate
including a vent port and a pressure port; an alignment disc disposed in
the bore and fixed atop the second end plate, the alignment disc
including a vent port and a pressure port that open into the bore
radially proximal the central axis, the vent port and the pressure port
of the alignment disc being in fluid communication with the vent port and
the pressure port, respectively, of the second end plate; and a movable
sealing cap disposed in an opening in the first plate and movable along
the central axis of the bore.