What are Disconnects and Why Do Aircraft Have Them?
Posted by Chris Vardy on March 19, 2018
A question I get asked often is “How many electrical wiring harnesses are in a single F-16?” The exact number is dependent on when the F-16 was assembled and what country is flying the F-16. So, what does that have to do with disconnects? It has to do with aircraft maintenance and safety. The more • Read More >>
What is an Air Vehicle Specification and how is it used related to wiring harnesses?
Posted by John Ashour on March 5, 2018
Are you are a new engineer freshly out of college or are you just learning the aerospace industry? Did you just land a job at a large aerospace company (typically these companies are called OEM’s which means Original Equipment Manufacturer) that designs and manufactures aircraft? Is your new job at the OEM to design electrical • Read More >>
Topics: Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Who is MAC Aerospace and what is their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 26, 2018
InterConnect Wiring is thrilled to announce its newest approved F-16 Distributor of electrically wired products and programs, MAC Aerospace Corporation. MAC Aerospace has been in business for 28 years and provides complete logistics solutions for Military Aircraft, Radars and Weapon Systems worldwide. The company is an ISO 9001-2008 Registered supplier which is highly regarded by • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Distributors
How Many Flight Control Wiring Harnesses are there in an F-16?
Posted by John Ashour on February 19, 2018
InterConnect deals with many different armed services all over the world. All of them are regimented, disciplined, and professional. Although there are many phrases in common for each of them throughout the world, one that stands out is “Bottom Line Up-Front” or BLUF. When commanders get briefed by others, they want BLUF or “What is • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, F-16, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Flight Controls, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
Arc Tracking of Kapton Insulated Wiring Versus TKT
Posted by John Ashour on February 13, 2018
Who is the biggest loser? TKT Insulated Wire or Kapton Insulated Wire? How does arc tracking of F-16 TKT wiring harnesses compare to F-16 Kapton wiring harnesses? This article includes videos too! Most of InterConnect’s blogs in 2017 were about F-16 Kapton insulated wiring. We discussed many things about Kapton wiring including: (1) which • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Kapton, Kapton vs TKT, Kapton Wire, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
What is the Priority List of Wiring Harnesses to Replace on 20-Year-Old F-16’s?
Posted by John Ashour on February 5, 2018
InterConnect’s previous article described which areas inside an F-16 house the most problematic wiring harnesses. The purpose of this article is to get more precise by listing F-16 wiring harness part numbers as well as the areas they are generally located. InterConnect offers many wiring harness replacement programs, sometimes calling them rewire programs. InterConnect’s most • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, F-16, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Kapton, Kapton Wire, Rewire, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
First Quarter Trade Shows of 2018
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 29, 2018
InterConnect Wiring is staying busy in 2018 with many upcoming trade shows, conferences, and events all around the world! We’ll be kicking off the 2018 trade show season at the Air Force Contracting Summit at the end of this January, from the 29th – 30th. The Air Force Contracting Summit is in its 5th consecutive • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Trade Shows
What are the MTBF Recommendations for F-16 Wiring Harnesses?
Posted by John Ashour on January 15, 2018
This blog is a detailed one and InterConnect is going to do something that never has been done before! InterConnect is going to set MTBFs for F-16 electrical wiring harnesses! If you are new to the term MTBF, please read this previous blog. If you want more information on why MTBF’s are not set for • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Kapton, Kapton Wire, MTFB, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
InterConnect Wiring Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 9, 2018
InterConnect Wiring Celebrates 25 Years in Business Celebration To Be Held Thursday, 11 January 2018 3pm – 6pm FORT WORTH, TX, January 9, 2018: InterConnect Wiring will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this week at its facility at 5024 W. Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. John Ashour, President and Founder of InterConnect, invites all • Read More >>
Topics: Blog
Why is MTBF Not Determined for Aircraft Electrical Wiring Harnesses?
Posted by John Ashour on December 18, 2017
InterConnect’s blog entitled “What is Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) for F-16 Wiring Harnesses?” provides details about what MTBF is and why it is important. The purpose of this blog is to explain reasons why MTBF is not determined for aircraft electrical wiring harnesses including the F-16. Before we delve into this discussion more, there • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, MTFB, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
