by Michael Traskos
31. December 2012 17:25
From Lectromec and the WireFacts.com editorial staff, we would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and all the best in 2013. To keep you coming back, here is a small preview of what we have coming to WireFacts in 2013: More tools: We have had such good feedback on the harness de...
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by Michael Traskos
6. November 2012 21:39
With the average age of the United States Air Force manned aircraft fleet over 30 years old, the challenges keeping those aircraft in the air is growing. This article from the AP has a high level overview on the challenges faced supporting these systems. When reading the article, keep in mind: ...
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by Michael Traskos
6. November 2012 21:34
Sorry for the outage everyone. The company hosting this site had a service interruption which has been resolved. Be sure to check out the latest articles on flammability testing and use of hot stamping wire insulations!
by Michael Traskos
26. October 2012 15:27
Scientists working for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center have developed a new solder material that uses nanotechnology. The main material in this solder is copper, thereby addressing the issues tin whiskeys and meeting RoHS requirements. A full article describing t...
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by Michael Traskos
11. October 2012 14:16
The consequences of failure from wire failures are easy to assess when considering only the failure within a wire bundle. But, when the physical damage to nearby components or protection sleeves needs to be considered, the complexity dramatically increases. The FAA’s guidance and needs for arc dama...
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by Michael Traskos
9. October 2012 21:11
The SAE is holding their 8D committee meeting this week in Louisville, KY. For those unfamiliar with the SAE 8A/D, this group develops, reviews, and updates modern aerospace wire standards. It is a committee filled with aircraft OEMS, military personnel engaged in maintenance, certification, and tes...
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by Michael Traskos
5. October 2012 15:42
As we continue to make it easier to deliver wire related content to you, we have just created another portal to get your WireFacts.com news. This site (http://wirefacts.wordpress.com/) will contain some of the same articles that you can find here at WireFacts.com, but will also carry some arti...
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by Michael Traskos
26. September 2012 23:33
The following are the wire incidents reported in the FAA’s August 2012 Advisory Circular 43-16A – Alert Number 409. Incident #1 Piagio: P180; Burned Wiper Relay; ATA 3040 "Windshield anti-ice was found with inoperative sections during a 'B' check," says a technician. "(I) fou...
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by Michael Traskos
26. September 2012 23:12
The following are the wire incidents reported in the FAA’s September 2012 Advisory Circular 43-16A – Alert Number 410. Incident #1 FAA Control Number: 2012FA0000490 Aircraft Make/Model: Braero BAE 125800A Part and condition: Autopilot system malfunction Location: Date: 7/18/2012 Description: ...
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by Michael Traskos
21. September 2012 16:39
Just released today, the Lectromec harness ampacity tool is available on www.WireFacts.com. This tool, based on the harness derating information presented in the SAE standard AS50881, can be used to estimate the maximum electrical current on a harness made of multiple wire gauges and insulations....
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