Four Methods to Separate Flight Control Wiring Harnesses in an Aircraft
Posted by John Ashour on August 6, 2018
The F-16 like many aircraft is a “fly by wire” aircraft. Instead of cables and pulleys, the aircraft is controlled by electrical signals. The electrical signals tell the flight control surfaces how to move and how fast to move. There are 5 flight control surfaces on the F-16: (1) leading edge flap, (2) trailing edge • Read More >>
Third Quarter Trade Shows and Events
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 30, 2018
2018 has been an exciting year for InterConnect Wiring, filled with plenty of trade shows, events, and conferences, all over the world. We will continue to attend many more events during this 3rd quarter of the year. Already this July, we attended the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in London where we experienced world-class static • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Trade Shows
Why is Connector Polarization Important in Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Mike Winters on July 23, 2018
When designing aircraft wiring harnesses, or, in fact, any wiring harness, the main purpose of a wiring harness is to transmit signals or electrical power between components in a system. However, this cannot be achieved unless the wiring harness can physically connect to these components. There are several ways to make these connections but probably • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Connectors, Polarization, Wiring, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harnesses
What do Wiring Harness Design Engineers Want in a Software Package?
Posted by Marc Piloian on July 9, 2018
Well obviously, Everything! But what exactly is “Everything”? Modern military aircraft like the F-16, F-22, UH-60, C-130, B-1B and F-35 are all designed either fully or partially using 3D CAD models. In the case of the F-35, an even more complex approach was taken from the onset – the creation of a “digital twin”. • Read More >>
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Is Coming!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 2, 2018
Topics: Blog, Farnborough International Airshow, Trade Shows
INTERCONNECT RELEASES NEW EBOOK!
Posted by John Ashour on June 25, 2018
F-16 WIRING HARNESS TRAINING This eBook is an advanced eBook because it contains more technical information than other eBooks that InterConnect Wiring (InterConnect) has previously released. When a person goes to college to study electrical engineering they might take a course in their freshmen year called Engineering 101. In their sophomore year they might take • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, F-16, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
What is an Equipment Location Diagram and How is it Used During Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Eric Evans on June 11, 2018
In the Aerospace Industry an equipment location diagram details the physical location of equipment installed in an aircraft. These diagrams typically show the location of equipment with respect to an aircraft (station) coordinate system. Did you know that this XYZ system was originally developed for boats and is comprised of a fuselage station (X-axis), water • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Equipment Location Diagram, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Harnesses
What is a System Diagram and How is It Used During Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by Marc Piloian on June 4, 2018
A system wiring diagram is exactly what it sounds like – a diagram of the wiring required for a system. During the design phase of any aircraft, a wiring diagram is developed to show how the electrical wires are interconnected between the various components in each system. Modern combat aircraft like the F-16, F-22, F-35, • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, System Diagram, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harnesses
What is a Wiring Harness Manufacturing Specification?
Posted by John Ashour on May 29, 2018
For each new aircraft platform (a platform is an aircraft designation such as an F-15, F-16, F-18, F-35, KC-46, P-8, 787, A350, A380, etc.) that is designed and produced by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The OEM, such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, or Airbus, writes many manufacturing specifications for their aircraft. A few example specifications • Read More >>
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Backshell Disconnect
Posted by Randy Harmon on May 22, 2018
The process for choosing the correct backshell at an electrical component or disconnect whether it be for the F-16, F-15, F-22, B1-B, Cobra, Huey, or any new aircraft, follow the same basic guidelines. The key to successful backshell selection begins with identifying the application. To do this, a complete description of the backshell’s intended use • Read More >>
Topics: Backshell Disconnect, Blog, Connectors, Disconnects, Wiring Harnesses
