VLOG: How to Apply Anti-Tamper to a Wiring Harness
Posted by Malich Quijas on January 25, 2022
Hi, my name is Malich Quijas. I’m the training manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at when, where, and why we apply Anti-Sabotage. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Applying Anti-Sabotage As a continuation of our previous video, on dress-out, this … Continue reading “VLOG: How to Apply Anti-Tamper to a Wiring Harness”
Topics: Aerospace, Aircraft Rewiring, Anti-Sabotage, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, HAD, InterConnect Wiring, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulation, Rewire, Specification, Technology, Testing, VLOG, Wire, Wire Identification, Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
InterConnect Wiring: A Small Business with Large Aerospace Wiring Solutions
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 13, 2021
Since 1993, InterConnect Wiring has provided military aerospace electrical solutions. From partial and complete aircraft rewiring to the restoration of panels and systems, our partners in the U.S. and allied forces, as well as the commercial aircraft industry, trust InterConnect Wiring to complete the project on time, every time. Throughout our history, InterConnect Wiring … Continue reading “InterConnect Wiring: A Small Business with Large Aerospace Wiring Solutions”
What Does Small Business Aerospace Manufacturing Look Like During a Pandemic? Find out as we interview Vice President and Co-Founder of InterConnect Wiring, Clare McGarrey!
Posted by Hannah on July 28, 2020
1. How is coronavirus affecting your small business? InterConnect has remained open all through the coronavirus pandemic. As an essential business, closing was not an option since we support our country’s Defense and Homeland Security. 2. What were the first things you did when COVID-19 really started to show itself? First off, do you know … Continue reading “What Does Small Business Aerospace Manufacturing Look Like During a Pandemic? Find out as we interview Vice President and Co-Founder of InterConnect Wiring, Clare McGarrey!”
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, COVID-19, Regulation
What Does Fly By Wire Mean?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 14, 2020
Here at InterConnect Wiring, we obviously use wire…. a lot of wire; therefore, when I hear the term “fly by wire” I immediately conclude that InterConnect has more action to take to support FLY BY WIRE aircraft vs NON-FLY BY WIRE aircraft. But does it really mean that? As a non-engineer (my degrees are in … Continue reading “What Does Fly By Wire Mean?”
What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on December 17, 2019
In 2002, Lockheed Martin approached InterConnect about becoming a licensee for F-16 electrical products. Some F-16 electrical products include: (1) electrical wiring harnesses, (2) cockpit panels, (3) relay panels, (4) circuit breaker or power panels, (5) multiplex (mux) panels, and (6) cockpit fairing assemblies. Lockheed wanted InterConnect to support their customers by providing quick … Continue reading “What Does It Mean to be a Lockheed Martin Licensee?”
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Certification, Civil Aviation, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, F-16, F-16 Catalog, F-16 Distributor, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, Laser Wire Marking, Lockheed Martin, Military Aircraft Rewire Decision, Regulation, Technology, Wiring
Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)
Posted by Steve Floyd on September 10, 2019
The FAA has established an authorization process for aircraft part manufacturers, and their approval. Parts Manufacturer Approval is an approval granted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration. The first step is the applicability; deciding the procedural requirements for issuing PMAs and the set of rules for governing the holder of the PMA. The … Continue reading “Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)”
What Is A Supplemental Type Certificate?
Posted by Marc Piloian on July 16, 2019
A supplemental type certificate (STC) in the United States is an FAA approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. The purpose of the STC process is to ensure the modified or repaired item remains airworthy in accordance with the approved standards and requirements of the original type certificate. … Continue reading “What Is A Supplemental Type Certificate?”
What does EWIS mean?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 18, 2019
In the aviation industry, we sure LOVE using acronyms. It doesn’t matter if the aircraft is for military or commercial application, we LOVE our acronyms. Lately, I have noticed more and more references to the acronym EWIS. So, what does EWIS mean? EWIS is an acronym for Electrical Wiring InterConnect System or Electrical Wiring InterConnection … Continue reading “What does EWIS mean?”
What is an Original Design Approval Process?
Posted by Jeanie Peel on May 21, 2019
An original FAA design approval is a five-phase process in which an applicant applies for design approval of an aircraft. The end result, if approved, is a Type Certificate. The steps to approval are: Phase 1 – Design and Concept This is the fun part! This phase is initiated when the applicant begins design concept … Continue reading “What is an Original Design Approval Process?”
Is a Wire Termination the Same for Commercial and Defense Aircraft Wiring Harnesses?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on May 7, 2019
InterConnect Wiring must perform hundreds of wire terminations daily. A wire termination is the practice of ending a transmission line with a device, such as a contact (that will be inserted into a connector) or a terminal. There are many types of terminations in the aircraft industry, but the majority for commercial and defense aircraft … Continue reading “Is a Wire Termination the Same for Commercial and Defense Aircraft Wiring Harnesses?”
