Wire Gauge Archives - InterConnect Wiring

VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness Part III – Required Tubing Under Contacts & Horseshoe Backshell String Ties

Posted by Malich Quijas on January 17, 2023

Hi! My name is Malich and I’m the Training Manager at InterConnect Wiring, where Connections Matter. Today we’ll be looking at the required tubing underneath contacts and string-tying a water faucet backshell. Wiring Harnesses – Aircraft Rewiring – Cockpit Panels – Console Wiring Required Tubing Under Contacts & Water Faucet Backshell String … Continue reading “VLOG: Inspecting a Wiring Harness Part III – Required Tubing Under Contacts & Horseshoe Backshell String Ties”

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What are Filler Plugs and Dog Bones? Why Do We Use Them?

Posted by Malich Quijas on September 6, 2022

Hi! My name is Malich Quijas, Training Manager for InterConnect Wiring where Connections Matter. Today we are going to be learning about Filler Plugs and why they are an important part of the F-16 Wiring Harnesses. Previously we had a VLOG where Steve taught you how to crimp a contact and how that was … Continue reading “What are Filler Plugs and Dog Bones? Why Do We Use Them?”

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 … Continue reading “Does the FAA have an Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training Program?”

What is Wire Gauge?

Posted by Mark Strittmatter on July 18, 2016

Wire gauge is extremely important to the aircraft that InterConnect Wiring supports. Wire gauge is the measurement of the diameter of a wire, or the thickness of the wire. There are various wire gauges used within UH-60 wiring harnesses, F-15 wiring harnesses, C-130 electrical wiring harnesses, etc. The thickness determines the amount of electrical current … Continue reading “What is Wire Gauge?”