Top 5 Things I’d Like to See in our Aerospace Industry in 2021
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 12, 2021
2020 was a tough year for all of us, but we’re remaining positive and hopeful that things will start to get better in 2021. Here are the top 5 things I’d like to see happen in our aerospace industry in 2021. Number One: The Return of Conferences and Trade Shows. I am so … Continue reading “Top 5 Things I’d Like to See in our Aerospace Industry in 2021”
Top 5 Ways to Find Incredible Interns
Posted by Clare McGarrey on September 22, 2020
InterConnect Wiring hit the jackpot this summer with a surprisingly large number of Falcon interns, especially during a global pandemic! We hired 18 interns for all types of work at our aircraft electrical wiring and cockpit panel manufacturing company. We had the privilege to help “bulk up” high school and college students’ resumes by hiring … Continue reading “Top 5 Ways to Find Incredible Interns”
Spring Series: What Is A Wiring Harness?
Posted by John Ashour on February 11, 2020
As part of our Spring Blog Series, InterConnect Wiring is highlighting the best blogs that our readers loved the most in the past five years. Say hello to our top blog from 2017: What is a wiring harness? To put it simply, a wiring harness is a group of wires bundled together. A wiring harness … Continue reading “Spring Series: What Is A Wiring Harness?”
InterConnect is Participating in Manufacturing Day 2019!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on September 24, 2019
Manufacturing Day 2019 is quickly approaching! Beginning in October, thousands of manufacturing companies across North America will open their doors to host MFG Day events, which will kick off on October 4 and continue throughout the month. This year, InterConnect Wiring will host an exciting event for MFG Day at our headquarters in Fort Worth, … Continue reading “InterConnect is Participating in Manufacturing Day 2019!”
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)”
Is There A Difference Between Defense and Commercial Aviation Wiring Harnesses?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 30, 2019
Yesterday I took my son to Lone Star Park to see some horseracing. He asked me if there was a difference between the gray horses and the brown horses besides color because his uncle told him that gray horses were terrible. I told him that horses are basically the same and that brown horses are … Continue reading “Is There A Difference Between Defense and Commercial Aviation Wiring Harnesses?”
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?”
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?”
InterConnect Releases New Electrical Wiring Engineering Design eBook!
Posted by Marc Piloian on April 23, 2019
This eBook is the 8th in a series developed by InterConnect Wiring. It aims to provide engineering and technical personnel unfamiliar with wiring harness design insight into some of the process steps required to design an Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) for combat aircraft such as the F-15 or F-16 as well as air vehicles … Continue reading “InterConnect Releases New Electrical Wiring Engineering Design eBook!”
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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: … Continue reading “TOP 7 FIRST QUARTER 2019 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES”
