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Application of Cables in Aircraft Lighting Systems
1. Product Industry Background
With the rapid development of aviation technology, there is a growing demand for cable solutions for aircraft lighting systems as an important system for ensuring flight safety and enhancing passenger comfort. As a key component for transmitting power and signals, aircraft lighting system cables play a vital role inside the aircraft. Therefore, we have combined the actual needs of the aviation industry and developed professional aircraft lighting system cable solutions to meet different aircraft models and lighting requirements.
2.Pain point analysis
In the application of aircraft lighting system, cables face many challenges. First of all, the aircraft lighting system requires cables with excellent electrical performance to ensure stable transmission of current and signal. Secondly, aircraft lighting cables need to have good environmental resistance, including high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., in order to adapt to the operation of aircraft in a variety of extreme environments. In addition, the reliability and safety of the cable is also the focus of attention of the aviation industry, because any cable failure may pose a threat to flight safety.
3. The aircraft lighting system on the cable requirements
Aircraft lighting system on the cable requirements are very strict, mainly including the following aspects:
Electrical performance: the cable should have good electrical conductivity and low resistance to ensure efficient transmission of electricity; at the same time, it should have excellent insulation properties to prevent current leakage and short circuit.
Environmental adaptability: the cable should be able to work normally in harsh environments such as high temperature, low temperature, vibration, shock, etc., and should have good flame retardant and corrosion resistance.
Reliability: the cable should have a high degree of reliability and stability to ensure the continuous and stable operation of the lighting system and reduce the probability of failure.
Lightweight: the cable should be as light as possible under the premise of meeting the performance requirements, in order to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft and improve flight efficiency.
4.The certification standards
Aircraft lighting system cables must meet the strict certification standards in the international aviation field, such as the certification of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Such as TICW/06-2009, GB/T19666-2008, EN50200-2015, EN50264, EN50306, EN50382, etc. These standards have strict regulations on the electrical performance, environmental adaptability, safety and other aspects of the cable to ensure that the cable is reliable and safe in the aircraft lighting system.
5.Cable selection
For the special requirements of aircraft lighting system, we recommend the following cable products:Flame retardant cable: made of flame retardant materials, with excellent flame retardant properties, to ensure that the cable will not contribute to the fire in case of fire, to improve flight safety.
High and low temperature resistant cables: suitable for extreme temperature environments, to ensure that the cable can still work normally under high or low temperature conditions.
Flexible cable: with good flexibility and bending performance, easy to install and wiring in the narrow space inside the aircraft.
TEWL high temperature cable: TEWL high temperature cable is a high performance high voltage low loss insulated wire. This wire has three layers of insulation, and its insulation thickness can be as low as a few microns. Special coated conductors are used to achieve low loss and high space factor.
6. Product Characteristics
This aircraft lighting system cable solution has the following outstanding characteristics:
Excellent electrical performance: the use of high-purity conductors and high-quality insulation materials ensures stable transmission of power and signals.
Strong environmental adaptability: the cable sheath is made of special flame retardant and corrosion resistant materials with excellent high and low temperature resistance, which can work normally in various harsh environments.
Lightweight design: By optimizing the material selection and manufacturing process, the cable is lightweight and reduces the overall weight of the aircraft.
High reliability: the cable has a sturdy structure with good durability and anti-vibration performance, ensuring the stable operation of the lighting system.
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Airborne lighting system cables have low loss and good insulation. They are important components on the aircraft and are responsible for transmitting power, control signals and data between lighting fixtures, control panels and lighting control systems.
7. Technical Test
To ensure that the quality and performance of the cables meet the requirements of aircraft lighting systems, we have conducted a series of strict technical tests. These tests include electrical performance test, flame retardant performance test, high and low temperature resistance test, vibration and shock test and so on. Through these tests, we verified that the cable meets or exceeds international aviation standards in all performance indicators.
8. Cable laying installation and commissioning
In the process of cable laying installation and commissioning, we follow strict aviation standards and operating procedures. First of all, according to the layout of the aircraft lighting system and the type of cable, develop a reasonable cable laying program. Then, use professional tools and equipment for cable laying and fixing to ensure that the cable routing and fixing points meet the design requirements. Finally, carry out system commissioning and testing to ensure the normal operation of the lighting system and the uniform distribution of light.
9.After-sales maintenance & technical support
TST CABLES provides comprehensive after-sales maintenance and technical support services. Once the aircraft lighting system cable has problems or failures, our professional team will respond quickly to provide effective solutions and technical support. At the same time, we also regularly inspect and maintain the cables to ensure the long-term stable operation of the aircraft lighting system.
10. Aircraft lighting system cable program case
In a large military transport aircraft lighting system upgrade project, TST CABLES successfully applied this cable solution. Through the selection of flame retardant cables and high and low temperature resistant cables, TST CABLES has significantly improved the safety and stability of the lighting system. In actual operation, the solution has demonstrated excellent electrical performance and environmental adaptability, ensuring that the lighting system works properly in various extreme environments.
After applying this cable solution, the failure rate of the lighting system of the transportation aircraft has been reduced by 85%, which improves the safety and reliability of the flight. Meanwhile, due to the lightweight design, the weight of the cable is reduced by 35%, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft and improve flight efficiency.
TST CABLES Aircraft Lighting System cable solutions are characterized by excellent electrical performance, environmental adaptability and lightweight design, which can meet the high demands on cables in the aviation field. Through TST CABLES professional selection, installation and maintenance services, we are able to provide customers in the aviation field with reliable, efficient, safe and stable cable solutions to promote the continuous development and progress of aviation.
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