Forced Hydrolysis

January 10, 2024 Michael Traskos

The goal of forced hydrolysis testing is to represent decades of wet/humid environmental exposure on polyamide-insulated aircraft wiring. This article discusses forced hydrolysis testing in detail, including history, applicability, and performance of the test. Read more

SAE April 2022 Update

July 25, 2022 Michael Traskos

After two unsuccessful attempts to meet in person, the SAE AE-8A/D committee met to update standards whose progress has been slowed over the last two years. Read more

What are the common tests for aircraft wire?

September 19, 2015 Michael Traskos

The hundreds of wire tests that exist for aircraft wire and cable can be categorized into five groups: environmental, electrical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal. In this series, we will look at common tests within each of these categories, what they are, how are they performed, and what the results mean. 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