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

What do advanced arc fault circuit protection devices protect?

March 16, 2016 Michael Traskos

The use of circuit protection devices is a fundamental part of circuit design; it is difficult to think of systems without them. For the aircraft industry, thermal circuit protection devices have been the primary circuit protection components for decades, and there is good reason for this: flight crew and maintenance personnel are familiar with their operation, and they are reliable and relatively low cost. Read more

What are the top 10 articles for aircraft wiring systems professionals for 2015?

January 13, 2016 Lectromec Team

Through its research, articles, videos, and continuous involvement in the aerospace community, Lectromec has been contributing to the knowledge base for aircraft wiring systems for three decades. To continue to further this goal, we have started to take a look at the most popular articles from the past year to see what readers find of […] Read more

What is the cost of arc track resistance testing?

December 30, 2015 Michael Traskos

Arc track resistance testing is an important topic that is of interest to many in the aerospace industry. In this article we discuss the test itself, common test types, the process, and the price of the test performance. Test methods Among the most common test methods for arc track resistance testing are: the AS4373, MIL-STD-2223, […] 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 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

Understanding unexpected arc track resistance test results

September 12, 2015 Michael Traskos

Lectromec has been testing wire for the past thirty years. We have seen nearly every conceivable variation of aerospace wire testing. Some tests are straight forward and require little or no additional explanation of the test results; other tests require a fair bit of explanation to understand the test itself and what the results mean. 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

Aircraft wiring, nanotubes, and much more with George Slenski

June 26, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with George Slenski, a senior electrical and electronic materials consultant. The term “subject matter expert” is thrown about casually these days. However, every now and then one encounters a person who can make the claim of deep and thorough knowledge of an area of study. George certainly fits the bill of an […] Read more

Introduction to aircraft electrical power distribution systems

April 17, 2015 Omid Orfany

The trend in modern aircraft design is away from mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.) and toward electrical components, or Aircraft Electrical Power Distribution Systems. There are several benefits of the modern design (particularly weight savings). However, as with any airplane design, no system can be fielded before it can be proven safe, reliable, and able […] Read more

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