EN 2591-205:1996
(Main)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
This standard specifies a method for measuring the electrical continuity (resistance) in the housings (shells) of elements of connection. It is not applicable to the checking of shielding against magnetic or radiofrequency interference. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 205: Kontinuierlicher Stromdurchgang des Gehäuses
Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Messung des kontinuirlichen Stromdurchgangs (Widerstandes) in den Gehäusen der Verbindungselemente fest. Sie gilt nicht für die Überprüfung der Abschirmung gegen magnetische oder Funkstörungen. Sie ist in Verbindung mit EN 2591 anzuwenden.
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 205: Continuité électrique du boîtier
Cette norme spécifie une méthode pour mesurer la continuité électrique (résistance) des boîtiers des organes de connexion. Elle ne s'applique pas à la vérification du blindage contre les interférences magnétiques ou radioélectriques. Elle doit être utilisée conjointement avec EN 2591;
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Feb-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-1996
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2017
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 2591-205:1996 defines a standardized test method for measuring electrical continuity (resistance) of housings (shells) used in elements of electrical and optical connection in aerospace applications. Issued by CEN and referenced in the SIST adoption, this part is intended to be used together with EN 2591. The standard focuses on verifying conductive continuity of connector shells and is not applicable to checks for magnetic or radiofrequency shielding performance.
This test method helps manufacturers, assemblers, and inspectors confirm that connector housings provide the intended electrical path for grounding and structural continuity, supporting safety and reliability across aerospace electrical systems.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Measurement of housing (shell) electrical continuity for elements of connection; limited to continuity/resistance checks, excluding magnetic and RFI shielding tests.
- Purpose: Verify conductive integrity of connector housings to ensure proper grounding and assembly quality.
- Test usage: Intended to be applied in production verification, incoming inspection, and maintenance checks in combination with other EN 2591 parts.
- Limitations: Does not address electromagnetic shielding performance; supplementary standards are required for EMI/RFI verification.
Applications
EN 2591-205 is practically applied in several aerospace contexts where connector shell continuity is critical:
- Manufacturing QA: Routine batch and final inspection of connector housings to confirm resistance values meet acceptance criteria defined by component specifications.
- Incoming inspection: Verification of supplier parts to ensure housings provide continuous conductive paths before assembly.
- Maintenance and overhaul: Field or depot testing of connectors after repair or refurbishment to confirm shell continuity has been restored or maintained.
- Assembly verification: Post-assembly checks to ensure mating and fastening methods produce the required conductive shell contact for grounding.
Benefits include improved grounding reliability, reduced risk of intermittent connections due to poor shell contact, and a clear, repeatable method for acceptance testing.
Related Standards
- EN 2591 (series) - General series for elements of electrical and optical connection; EN 2591-205 is a part of this family and should be used in conjunction with other parts as applicable.
- National adoptions - e.g., SIST EN 2591-205:2001 (Slovenian adoption), which reproduces the EN text for national use.
For implementation, combine EN 2591-205 measurements with relevant assembly, environmental and EMC/EMI standards where shielding, vibration or environmental performance must also be demonstrated. This ensures a comprehensive verification program for aerospace connector reliability and safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2591-205:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method for measuring the electrical continuity (resistance) in the housings (shells) of elements of connection. It is not applicable to the checking of shielding against magnetic or radiofrequency interference. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
This standard specifies a method for measuring the electrical continuity (resistance) in the housings (shells) of elements of connection. It is not applicable to the checking of shielding against magnetic or radiofrequency interference. It shall be used together with EN 2591.
EN 2591-205:1996 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 2591-205:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 3155-075:2022, EN 3660-016:2009, EN 3155-024:2006, EN 3155-026:2019, EN 2591-214:2012, EN 3155-027:2019, EN 3155-045:2019, EN 3660-019:2009, EN 3155-075:2009, EN 4531-001:2012, EN 3660-017:2009, EN 3660-026:2009, EN 3155-054:2006, EN 3155-017:2006, EN 3660-005:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2001
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods -
Part 205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part
205: Housing (shell) electrical continuity
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 205: Kontinuierlicher Stromdurchgang des Gehäuses
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais -
Partie 205: Continuité électrique du boîtier
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 25
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