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 >>
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Why is it better to Use Military Connector Part Numbers Instead of Commercial Part Numbers When Either Designing New Aircraft or Updating Existing Aircraft?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 14, 2016
InterConnect has been designing and assembling aircraft electrical wiring harnesses now for over 23 years. During this period, we have seen a number of design mistakes dealing with electrical connectors. The biggest mistake is that a customer begins to callout vendor part numbers instead of military connector part numbers on the Bill of Materials (BOM). • Read More >>
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