What does an aircraft wire testing lab look like?

October 13, 2015 John Gilroy

It is quite possible many aerospace professionals have never seen the inside of an aircraft wire testing lab. If you haven’t had a chance to see our lab, here we present a quick tour. Read more

What does aircraft wire testing cost for AS22759/87?

August 12, 2015 Michael Traskos

Aerospace wiring systems are often underappreciated by other aircraft system engineers for their complexity. Aerospace wires and cables, like all aerospace components, undergo a rigorous set of qualification tests before they can be placed on an aircraft. Many in the aerospace industry want to know what the cost of aerospace wire testing is. Wire tests […] Read more

Taking a look at aircraft wire testing and evaluation

July 15, 2015 John Gilroy

For the past thirty years, Lectromec has been a leader in the area of aerospace wire testing and evaluation. In order to provide aerospace professionals with information to increase their knowledge of this complex topic, we began creating educational materials. Accordingly, Lectromec has published almost two-hundred articles, distributes a monthly newsletter, has a podcast, and […] Read more

What you missed from the SAE meeting regarding aircraft wire testing

April 10, 2014 Michael Traskos

If you had other business commitments and couldn’t make the recent SAE 8A/D meeting this week that included topics related to aircraft wire testing, we have put together a quick summary from the committee meetings. RoHS Compliance The Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) has been something the aerospace industry has been struggling to comply with […] Read more

Building an electrical wire testing program: Selecting tests, Part II

March 18, 2013 Michael Traskos

This article is a continuation in a series devoted to providing guidance to engineers on what should be considered when comparing different wire insulation types for a given application. It can be the basis of an electrical wire testing. Here are the previous articles: Determining the Right Wire for your Application Building a Wire Program […] Read more

Building an aircraft electrical wire testing program: Selecting tests, Part I

February 7, 2013 Michael Traskos

This article, which focuses on test selection, is a continuation of a discussion on wire selection that was started in the Determining the Right Wire for your Application article. The series could be used as a basis for understanding electrical wire testing. A quick scan of the wire tests on WireFacts.com demonstrates that there are […] Read more

Completed aircraft wire harness testing

October 30, 2015 Michael Traskos

When it comes to examining aircraft wire systems, a lot of time is spent examining the performance of individual components like wires, cables, connectors, and pins. However, when we install complete aircraft wire harnesses, they must work in the fully assembled aircraft. They must endure the harsh conditions, various environments, and regular maintenance. To ensure […] Read more

Low Fluorine Testing for ETFE and XL-ETFE Wires

During the degradation process of ETFE and XL-ETFE, fluorine gas is released from the insulation into the environment. While the outgassing is not a problem in open or well ventilated areas, when stored or used in enclosed areas, the fluorine outgas may react with moisture to form a highly corrosive acid (hydrofluoric acid). Numerous system […] Read more

Wire and Cable Certification Testing

Beyond the equipment, system level, and EWIS degradation testing services offered by Lectromec, we offer a wide range of wire and cable certification testing. The following is a listing of the wire certification tests that Lectromec offers at this time: Lectromec is expanding the information provided on each of these tests. This information includes test […] Read more

Wire and Cable Testing and Analysis

Lectromec’s lab offers several testing and analysis options based on your particular test need. Find out more about each of these options below. Wire, Cable, and Electrical Component Testing Doing the right test and doing it correctly is critical for aircraft and aerospace components. Contact Lectromec to get started with testing your components right. Before […] Read more

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