Celebrating National Blood Donor Month for Mission Critical Needs
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 28, 2020
Did you know that 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the designation of January as National Blood Donor Month? On Dec. 31, 1969, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 3952, stating: I … do hereby designate the month of January 1970 as National Blood Donor Month. I call upon the public media, the blood-banking and medical • Read More >>
Topics: Community, Company Culture
InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Blood Drive
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 21, 2020
The Bloodmobile is returning to InterConnect headquarters on January 22! We have had huge success in years past with members of our community donating their life force to Carter BloodCare to help those in need. Give for life. Make an impact. Stop by InterConnect Wiring headquarters at 5024 West Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, TX and • Read More >>
Topics: Blood Drive, Community, Company Culture, Health
What Does Fly By Wire Mean?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 14, 2020
Here at InterConnect Wiring, we obviously use wire…. a lot of wire; therefore, when I hear the term “fly by wire” I immediately conclude that InterConnect has more action to take to support FLY BY WIRE aircraft vs NON-FLY BY WIRE aircraft. But does it really mean that? As a non-engineer (my degrees are in • Read More >>
Top 9 First Quarter Aerospace Trade Shows and Events of 2020
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 31, 2019
Happy New Year! InterConnect Wiring knows that 2020 is going to be a fantastic year for the aerospace and defense industry, filled with many exciting trade shows and events we can’t wait to attend! Here are the top 9 trade shows for the first quarter that you won’t want to miss: MRO Latin America • Read More >>
Topics: AeroExpo, Aerospace, air force, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Commercial Aviation, Company Culture, Defense Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, FAA, Fidae, Global Aerospace Summit, HAI, HELI-EXPO, Helicopter Wiring, How Built, Lockheed Martin, MRO, NGAT, Singapore Airshow, Social Media, Support, Trade Shows, WHMA Annual Wire Harness Conference, Wiring
What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 17, 2019
In 2002, Lockheed Martin approached InterConnect about becoming a licensee for F-16 electrical products. Some F-16 electrical products include: (1) electrical wiring harnesses, (2) cockpit panels, (3) relay panels, (4) circuit breaker or power panels, (5) multiplex (mux) panels, and (6) cockpit fairing assemblies. Lockheed wanted InterConnect to support their customers by providing quick • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Civil Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, F-16, F-16 Catalog, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, Laser Wire Marking, Lockheed Martin, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, Regulation, Technology, Wiring
Does the FAA have an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 2, 2019
I will cut to the chase… yes, there is an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program and it is called FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 120-94. While these guidelines are not mandatory, they are derived from extensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry experience in determining compliance with the relevant regulations. Maintenance personnel need to • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Braiding, Certification, Connectors, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, HAI, Harness Assembly, Military Connector, Modification, Receptacle, Specification, Standard, Support, System Diagram, Technology, Testing, Wire, Wire Gauge, Wire Identification, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness Specification
It’s Time for InterConnect Wiring’s Annual Toy Drive!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 19, 2019
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time once again for InterConnect’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive! For the past 8 years, InterConnect has hosted a toy drive to benefit the Como Community Center, located just 2 miles from InterConnect Wiring in our immediate community. We at InterConnect always look for ways • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Community, Company Culture, Toy Drive
InterConnect Signs Frazier Aviation as New F-16 Distributor
Posted by Clare McGarrey on November 5, 2019
As the premium Lockheed Martin Licensee for F-16 electrical products and programs, InterConnect Wiring has to be extremely fastidious with the companies it selects to be an approved F-16 distributor. After careful consideration and multiple meetings, InterConnect is proud to announce its newest Approved Distributor for F-16 electrical products and programs, Frazier Aviation, Inc! • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, Company Culture, Frazier, Lockheed Martin
TOP 5 REASONS TO REWIRE
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 22, 2019
Does your aircraft have wiring issues? Are you wondering when you should rewire part or all of your aircraft? InterConnect Wiring has done multiple studies analyzing wire over the last 26 years. Below are the Top 5 Reasons to Rewire an aircraft. TYPE OF WIRE INSULATION Many older aircraft have polyimide insulation. A commonly • Read More >>
Top 10 Fourth Quarter Aerospace Trade Shows and Events of 2019
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 8, 2019
C-130 Hercules Operators Conference (HOC) – October 14-17, Atlanta, GA From October 14-17, Lockheed Martin will be hosting the 31st annual C-130 Hercules Operators Conference (HOC) in Atlanta, Georgia. This event offers attendees the chance to connect with over 80 industry exhibitors and will include briefings on C-130B-J, L-100, and LM-100J model aircraft. The HOC • Read More >>
