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
How Many Empty Contact Cavities Should a Disconnect Have?
Posted by Nam Tran on May 13, 2018
Connectors are used on electrical wiring harnesses or panels… and installed in aircraft. Connectors can be round (e.g. D38999 Series), flat (e.g. 16VE0490 Series) or rectangular (e.g. M83733 Series). They’re used to permit connection or disconnection of single or multiple electric circuits to facilitate communication, control, calibration, troubleshooting, replacement of parts and equipment. Connectors have • Read More >>
What Is SAE-AS50881 and How Does It Relate To Wiring Harness Design?
Posted by John Ashour on April 16, 2018
InterConnect has been in business now for over 25 years. InterConnect’s birthday was January 12, 1993. Over the years InterConnect has seen many different companies call-out ‘SAE-AS50881’ as the standard for manufacturing wiring harnesses. When InterConnect’s engineers and planners see this note they get a smile on their faces and chuckle because SAE-AS50881 is not • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace Vehicle, AS50881, Blog, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, JSWAG, MIL-W-5088, NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1, Wiring
How Should Signal Types Be Separated When Designing Aircraft Disconnects?
Posted by Marc Piloian on April 9, 2018
Modern combat aircraft like the F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 (and some newer F-15’s) are all fly-by-wire aircraft. This means loss or degradation of the electrical system could result in the pilot being unable to control the aircraft even if the propulsion system is still operable. This makes it very important that the Electrical Wiring Interconnect • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Crosstalk, F-16 Electrical, Wire, Wiring
What’s coming up in the 2nd Quarter of 2018 in the Aerospace Industry?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on April 6, 2018
The second quarter of 2018 is approaching quickly, and we have more trade shows lined up for the next few months! We’re kicking off April events with FIDAE 2018 in Santiago, Chile from the 3rd – 8th. FIDAE is an International Air and Space Fair with exhibitions from defense and security companies in Latin America. • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Trade Shows
InterConnect Releases New eBook!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 26, 2018
Kapton Wire, TKT, Aircraft Rewire & Refurbishment This E-Book is a compilation of the informative articles InterConnect Wiring has published over the past year and covers these main topics: 1) Kapton Wiring: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, 2) Rewire Programs: The Whole Kit and Kaboodle, and 3) Refurbishment Programs: Why Buy New When • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Kapton, Kapton vs TKT, Kapton Wire, Wiring Harnesses
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 >>
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
