Meeting Requirements for EWIS Certification

October 14, 2016 Michael Traskos

There are more than 17 parts to the FAA’s Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) regulations enumerated in the 25.1700 series. To show compliance with each of these regulations require a thorough subject area understanding. More so, as the EWIS evolves in design, it becomes clear that achieving EWIS certification requires a lot of data. If […] Read more

Electrical Fault and Fire Prevention and Protection

June 3, 2016 Michael Traskos

The prevention of electrical fires is a common goal for most aircraft systems. Advisory Circular (AC) 25-16, “Electrical fault and Fire Prevention and Protection”, released in 1991, can be considered one of the precursors to the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) regulations. Although the document is now 25 years old as of last month, AC 25-16 provides a wide variety of recommended practices that are commonplace in the EWIS design and installation. Here we review some of the key points addressed in AC 25-16 and considerations with modern EWIS design with respect to electrical fault and fire prevention and protection. Read more

High-speed footage of wire failure near fuel line

May 13, 2016 Michael Traskos

Introduction As with most fields, the more we learn about a particular topic, the better our understanding of its complexity and the finer details involved. One area Lectromec has done extensive research in is the potential impact of wire failure and electrical arcing (you can find several blog posts and white papers here). In this […] Read more

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

An aircraft EWIS perspective with Petar Glamoclija

May 29, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with Petar Glamoclija, Senior Consultant at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. Petar shares an aircraft EWIS perspective and his vast experience in aerospace wiring that includes Embraer, Bombardier, Boeing, and now Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. His current focus is on Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and Flammability. Petar was born in Belgrade, Serbia and has […] Read more

Dealing with EMI and EMV on radio frequency (RF) cables for aerospace applications

November 5, 2014 Omid Orfany

The aerospace industry has been dealing with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV) since the early 1900s. EMI can cause interruptions ranging from poor signal quality to an overall system malfunction, which can result in devastating outcomes for any type of plane. EMI is generated by natural phenomena like lightning and static electricity (called […] Read more

Aircraft EWIS regulations in China

October 2, 2014 Michael Traskos

There have been significant developments in the Chinese aerospace industry over the last couple of years. The largest of these developments is the design commencement of the Comac C919 narrow-body aircraft. It is a huge undertaking with the projected introduction into service in 2018. It has been necessary to standup an infrastructure capable to support […] Read more

Assessment of mechanical stress on aircraft wire insulation

September 19, 2014 Michael Traskos

Mechanical damage is one of the most common causes of aircraft wire insulation failure. This mechanical damage can come from a hundred different sources (maintenance actions, chaffing, pinching, etc.), but many put a similar basic stress on the wire. One area that must be considered from a wire selection and qualification perspective is pinching a […] Read more

Corrosion prevention compounds (CPCs) and aircraft EWIS

August 29, 2014 Michael Traskos

Corrosion prevention compounds (CPCs) are compounds that are placed on many aircraft components. Applied to a variety of mechanisms, these compounds have been found to increase structural life by reducing corrosion. While there are benefits to reducing corrosion, the impact of the CPCs on wire insulation and the aircraft Electrical Wire Interconnection System (EWIS) in […] Read more

DO-254 process for aircraft component certification

July 18, 2014 Emma Schwoerer

RTCA/DO-254, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware is a commonly used document that provides instructions and process for airborne electronic hardware development and aircraft component certification. Formally recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2005, the DO-254 serves as a standard for ensuring the highest level of safety in the design of electronic […] Read more