EN 4611-002:2018
(Main)Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Part 002: General
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Part 002: General
This European Standard specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C to 135 °C and 150 °C, dependent upon conductor type. The voltage rating is 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V ac (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz and 28 V dc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische Leitungen zur allgemeinen Verwendung - XLETFE-Familie - Teil 002: Allgemeines
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Liste von Produktnormen sowie allgemeine Merkmale von elektrischen Leitungen zur Verwendung in der Bordelektrik von Luftfahrzeugen bei Betriebstemperaturen von −65 °C bis 135 °C und 150 °C, in Abhängigkeit vom Leitertyp, fest. Die Bemessungsspannung beträgt 600 V eff auf Meereshöhe. Dieses Isoliersystem wurde bei Luft und Raumfahrtanwendungen mit 115 V Wechselstrom (Phase gegen Neutral), 400 Hz und 28 V Gleichstrom angewendet. Der Anwender ist für den Nachweis der Eignung von Leitungen zur Anwendung in anderen elektrischen Systemen verantwortlich.
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage général, mono et multiconducteurs - Famille XLETFE - Partie 002 : Généralités
La présente Norme européenne spécifie la liste des normes de produit et les caractéristiques communes des câbles électriques utilisés dans les systèmes électriques à bord des aéronefs à une température de fonctionnement comprise entre - 65 °C et 135 °C, et 150 °C selon le type de conducteur. La tension nominale est de 600 V rms au niveau de la mer. Ce système d’isolement a été utilisé dans les applications aérospatiales fonctionnant à 115 V ca (phase-neutre) 400 Hz et 28 V cc. Il incombe à l’utilisateur de vérifier si les câbles peuvent être utilisés dans d’autres systèmes électriques.
Aeronavtika - Kabli, električni, za splošne namene, eno- in večžilni - Družina XLETFE - 002. del: Splošno
Ta evropski standard določa seznam standardov za proizvod in skupnih značilnosti električnih kablov za uporabo v električnih sistemih na krovu letala pri obratovalnih temperaturah med –65 °C in 135 °C ter 150 °C, odvisno od vrste vodnika. Nazivna napetost je 600 V RMS na morski gladini. Ta izolacijski sistem se je uporabljal v aeronavtiki pri izmenični napetosti 115 V (za fazno napetost) pri 400 Hz in 28 V pri enosmerni napetosti. Za preverjanje ustreznosti kablov za uporabo v drugih električnih sistemih je odgovoren uporabnik.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Aug-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2019
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 21-Jan-2024
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Aug-2018
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 4611-002:2018 is a European Standard from CEN that defines the general characteristics and product-list framework for the XLETFE family of aerospace electrical cables. It covers single- and multicore, general-purpose cables intended for on-board aircraft electrical systems. Key published limits include operating temperatures between –65 °C and 135 °C (and up to 150 °C depending on conductor type), and a voltage rating of 600 V rms at sea level. The insulation system described has established use in aerospace systems such as 115 V AC (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz and 28 V DC; verifying use in other electrical systems remains the user’s responsibility.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability
- Defines common characteristics for XLETFE family cables used in aircraft on-board electrical systems.
- Temperature and voltage ratings
- Operating temperature range: –65 °C to 135 °C (some conductor types to 150 °C).
- Voltage rating: 600 V rms at sea level.
- Materials and construction
- Conductors: copper or copper alloy, with tin, silver or nickel plating where specified (per ISO 2635).
- Core counts are standardized with coded designations (A–K for 1–10 cores).
- Identification and marking
- Manufacturer marking must follow EN 2084; shorter designations for engineering drawings are referenced in TR 6058.
- Cables must be UV laser printable for user-applied markings in accordance with EN 3838; aggressive marking methods are not permitted.
- Testing and technical specs
- Test methods and definitions reference EN 3475-100 and product-specific parts for detailed technical requirements.
Applications
EN 4611-002:2018 is intended for use where reliable, standardized electrical cables are required in aerospace on-board systems:
- Aircraft wiring harnesses and general-purpose signal/power distribution
- Avionics and equipment interconnects designed around 115 V AC (400 Hz) or 28 V DC systems
- Environments requiring temperature resistance from extreme cold to elevated temperatures and strict marking/traceability
Who should use this standard
- Aerospace cable manufacturers and material suppliers
- Aircraft OEMs and wiring harness designers
- Avionics engineers and systems integrators
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organizations and certification authorities specifying or verifying cable selection
Related standards
- EN 2084 - Cable technical specification
- EN 3475-100 - Aircraft cable test methods (general)
- EN 3838 - Requirements for user-applied markings on aircraft cables
- ISO 2635 - Conductors for aircraft electrical cables (dimensions & characteristics)
- TR 6058 - Cable code identification list
- EN 4611-series (Parts 003–009) - Product standards for specific conductor platings, construction types and application environments (tin, silver, nickel plated variants; single/dual extrusion; special protection variants)
EN 4611-002 provides the baseline framework for specifying XLETFE aerospace cables, ensuring material, marking and thermal/voltage performance consistency across the family while linking to product-specific parts and established test methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 4611-002:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Part 002: General". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C to 135 °C and 150 °C, dependent upon conductor type. The voltage rating is 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V ac (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz and 28 V dc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
This European Standard specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C to 135 °C and 150 °C, dependent upon conductor type. The voltage rating is 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V ac (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz and 28 V dc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
EN 4611-002:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 4611-002:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4611-002:2012, EN 3475-100:2010, EN ISO 16610-71:2014, EN 4612-008:2011, EN 4611-009:2012, EN 4611-008:2012, EN 4612-004:2011, EN 4612-005:2011, EN 4612-004:2019, EN 4612-003:2019, EN 4612-002:2019, EN ISO 7214:2012, EN 4611-006:2012, EN 4611-005:2012, EN 4612-007:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Verwendung - XLETFE Familie - Teil 002: Allgemeines
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage général, mono et multiconducteurs -
Famille XLETFE - Partie 002 : Généralités
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EN 4611-002
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 4611-002:2012
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose,
single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Part 002:
General
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische
général, mono et multiconducteurs - Famille XLETFE - Leitungen zur allgemeinen Verwendung - XLETFE-
Partie 002 : Généralités Familie - Teil 002: Allgemeines
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 May 2018.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 4
4 List of product standards . 5
5 Materials and construction . 5
6 Identification and marking . 6
7 Technical specification . 6
European foreword
This document (EN 4611-002:2018) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2019, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 4611-002:2012.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
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