4 Critical Items to Include When Designing Aircraft Modification Kits
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 29, 2019
Now that US Aerospace and Defense manufacturers are extending the life of more and more older aircraft, fixed-wing and helicopter modification kits are becoming more and more prevalent. In the last 26 years InterConnect Wiring has assembled thousands of aircraft modification kits (AKA mod kits, loose wiring assemblies, or LWA’s) for a wide variety • Read More >>
TOP 7 FIRST QUARTER 2019 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 1, 2019
TOP 7 FIRST QUARTER 2019 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES Happy New Year! InterConnect Wiring knows that 2019 is going to be a fantastic year in the aerospace and defense industry, therefore, we want to share with you first quarter trade shows we recommend. These are the Top 7 events that you won’t want to miss: • Read More >>
InterConnect Wiring Expands Offerings to Include Commercial Aviation Electrical Wiring Products and Services
Posted by Clare McGarrey on October 22, 2018
Having lead the industry in support of defense platforms for over a quarter century, InterConnect is now offering harnesses, cockpit panels, circuit breaker panels, black boxes, and rewire programs for the commercial aerospace industry. We are taking the same passion and processes that have been used for military jets, cargo airplanes, and helicopters, and applying • Read More >>
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 >>
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 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 >>
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
What are the Ten Most Problematic Areas for Kapton Wiring Inside an F-16?
Posted by John Ashour on November 13, 2017
Like most airplanes, the F-16 is made up of four basic structures: (1) fuselage, (2) wings, (3) horizontal tail, and (4) vertical tail. Inside each of these structures are smaller sections that house: (a) other structures such as bulkheads, (b) equipment (both electrical and mechanical), (3) tubing/ducting, and (4) electrical wiring harnesses. Tubing/ducting and electrical • Read More >>
How Often Should Relay Panels Be Refurbished or Replaced?
Posted by John Ashour on October 3, 2017
There are 4 main types of electrical panels in an F-16: (1) Cockpit, (2) Power or Circuit Breaker, (3) Multiplex (Mux), and (4) Relay. InterConnect refurbishes each of these types of electrical panels. We have been doing this now for over 25 years. Almost every day an F-16 electrical panel arrives for repair or refurbishment. • Read More >>
Who is ILN and What is Their Specialty?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 19, 2017
Founded in 1989 and based out of southern California, ILN Technologies, Inc. is one of InterConnect Wiring’s exclusive distributors. ILN is ISO 9001 Certified, a Member of the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA), and an FAA AC 00-56A accredited company. ILN supplies new manufactured parts and components by subcontracting to qualified manufacturers like InterConnect Wiring. ILN • Read More >>
