Why use an ISO 17025 certified lab for testing aircraft electrical systems?

December 24, 2015 Lectromec Team

Lectromec has an ISO 17025:2005 certified lab. What value does that bring to you? What impact will it have for testing aircraft electrical systems? This two minute video gives an answer: the ISO designation means Lectromec cares about quality. You can trust the results when you have your aircraft electrical system or component tested by […] Read more

More Electric Aircraft (MEA) Conference, December 2015

December 17, 2015 Michael Traskos

The second conference on More Electric Aircraft (MEA) Wire and Cable was held in Hamburg, on December 1-3, 2015. This conference brought together various groups that are focused on the future of aircraft and the technologies necessary to take advantage of the benefits MEA has to offer. Here is a brief overview of some of […] Read more

How you can protect aircraft electrical systems from EMI

December 7, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with Dan Schettler, Product Specialist at Micro-Coax. He talks about how to protect aircraft electrical systems from electronic magnetic interference (EMI). Dan’s company, Micro-Coax, has been in business for over fifty years. They have earned a solid reputation for providing custom technical solutions for wires and cable in challenging environments. The environment […] Read more

How to identify an aircraft wire or cable

November 30, 2015 Lectromec Team

If you are trying to identify an aircraft wire or cable, you may want to take advantage of the lessons Lectromec has learned in the past three decades. Because we are in the business of evaluating electrical systems, we frequently open up boxes where we must determine origin and manufacturer of wire and cable. This […] Read more

How to prevent overheating of wire harnesses in space

November 23, 2015 Tristan Epp Schmidt

In the aircraft industry, a lot of effort goes into thermal management of the electrical wire interconnection system (EWIS). If not effectively managed, systems fail to operate and may lead to failures. A recent example of this is the case with the Boeing 787 battery issues (read the Report on Boeing 787 […] Read more

What is an aircraft wire Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)?

November 10, 2015 Lectromec Team

Over the years, the Lectromec website has received hundreds of thousands of visits. Often the topic of interest deals with Aircraft Wire Service Life Extension Programs. Because of this popularity, the Lectromec Podcast sat down with the president of Lectromec, Michael Traskos, to talk about Service Life Extension, or SLEP. During the interview Michael starts […] 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

What role does a humidity chamber play in an aircraft wire evaluation?

October 20, 2015 Lectromec Team

In our first installment of “Two Minute Tuesday” we have a two-minute video description of a humidity chamber and the role it plays in aircraft wire evaluation. We also take a look at testing one aspect of an aircraft wire – its ability to withstand variations in humidity and temperature. The long-term reliability of aircraft […] Read more

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

Latest news on aircraft wire from the SAE’s Fall 2015 wire and cable committee meeting

October 1, 2015 Michael Traskos

The world of aircraft wire is rapidly changing. Lectromec attended this event and is providing a summary of the most current issues discussed during this fall’s SAE Wire and Cable Committee Meeting. Read more

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