VLOG: Soldering a Wire to a Switch in an Aircraft Cockpit Lighting Panel
Posted by Steve Floyd on June 29, 2021
Hello! My name is Steve Floyd, Shop Foreman at InterConnect Wiring. Today we’re going to be soldering a wire to a switch on an internal cockpit lighting panel. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Here we have our internal lighting panel. The first step in our process … Continue reading “VLOG: Soldering a Wire to a Switch in an Aircraft Cockpit Lighting Panel”
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 15, 2020
2020 is coming to an end and what a crazy year it’s been. I think it’s safe to say that everyone is ready to say “au revoir!” to 2020 and “hello sunshine!” to 2021. The aerospace industry took an unexpected turn for the worse this year but – it also took giant steps towards a … Continue reading “What is a Relay Panel?”
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel, Science, Technology, Wire, Wiring
Where Are F-16 Fuselage Multiplex Panels and When Do You Refurbish Them?
Posted by John Ashour on June 12, 2017
Welcome to F-16 Fighter Jet Design Class 101. In this class we will discuss: (1) the main components of an F-16, (2) what multiplex is, and (3) what is refurbishment in regards to F-16 electrical panels. Here we go! An airplane is typically made up of four main structural components: (1) the fuselage, (2) … Continue reading “Where Are F-16 Fuselage Multiplex Panels and When Do You Refurbish Them?”
Topics: Blog, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, MUX Panel, Panels, Refurbishment, Wiring
Compilation of 2016 Blogs
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 23, 2017
In 2016 InterConnect Wiring created The Wonderful World of Wiring newsletter. This newsletter included thirty-six (36) blogs about various aspects of electrical wiring in the aerospace sector. This book is a compilation of these articles (blogs) and is written to educate the common man. The information herein is not intended for electrical engineers or PhDs; … Continue reading “Compilation of 2016 Blogs”
Topics: Blog, Connectors, Engineering Design, Panels, Quality, Quantity, Quote, Testing, Wire, Wiring Harnesses
What is a Relay Panel?
Posted by Joshua Bryant on December 5, 2016
Here is a quiz. Which definition do you think applies to the aircraft electrical wiring industry when it comes to a relay? A. A supply (as of horses) arranged beforehand for successive relief. B. A race between teams in which each team member successively covers a specified portion of the course. C. An electromagnetic device for … Continue reading “What is a Relay Panel?”
Topics: Blog, Panels, Relay Panel
What is a MUX Panel and How are Humans Like One?
Posted by Michael Janney on November 7, 2016
Humans are great at multi-tasking. We constantly receive data from all directions and multiple sources at the same time. We receive this data through one of our five senses. We process this data and make decisions that affect the directions we are planning for the moment. Let’s say you’re on the way to a bookstore … Continue reading “What is a MUX Panel and How are Humans Like One?”
What is the Difference Between a Circuit Breaker Panel and a Power Panel?
Posted by Jeanie Peel on September 26, 2016
Do you know where your circuit breaker box is located in your home? Did you know that the circuit breaker box in your home is very similar to a circuit breaker panel in an F-15? Both in a home and in an aircraft, a circuit breaker box or panel is a protective device for opening … Continue reading “What is the Difference Between a Circuit Breaker Panel and a Power Panel?”
Topics: Blog, Circuit Breaker, Panels, Power Panel