Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General

This European Standard gives general information and the list of test methods for the different characteristics required for cables used in aircraft electrical circuits.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 100: Allgemeines

Diese Norm enthält allgemeine Angaben sowie die Auflistung der Prüfverfahren für die verschiedenen Anforderungen an Leitungen, die zur Ausrüstung der elektrischen Bordanlagen von Luftfahrzeugen bestimmt sind.

Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 100: Généralités

Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode - 100. del: Splošno

Ta evropski standard podaja splošne podatke in spisek preskusnih metod za različne lastnosti, ki so potrebne za kable, ki se uporabljajo v električnih krogotokih v zračnih plovilih.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Aug-2010
Withdrawal Date
30-Mar-2011
ICS
49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Completion Date
01-Sep-2010
Ref Project
SIST EN 3475-100:2010 - Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General

Relations

Replaces
EN 3475-100:2002 - Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General
Effective Date
06-Sep-2010

Overview

EN 3475-100:2010 is a key European Standard developed by CEN for the aerospace industry, focusing on electrical cables used in aircraft. This standard provides general information and a comprehensive list of test methods necessary to evaluate different characteristics of cables employed in aircraft electrical circuits. It serves as a foundational guide to ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of aerospace cables.

This standard is part of the broader EN 3475 series dedicated to aerospace electrical cables and reflects the latest consensus from the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD-STAN). EN 3475-100:2010 supersedes the 2002 edition, standardizing procedures across multiple European countries and ensuring compatibility and compliance with industry requirements.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Purpose
    Defines general information about cables used in aircraft electrical systems and lists all test methods applicable to these cables.

  • Terms and Definitions
    Clarifies essential terms such as conductor, strand, plated strand, insulation, sheath, screen, and cable types (e.g., airframe cable, fire-resistant cable).

  • Test Conditions
    Specifies environmental parameters for testing, including temperature (20 ± 5°C), atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity to maintain consistency in test results.

  • Symbols and Abbreviations
    Standardizes abbreviations related to resistance, voltage drop, and temperatures for uniform reporting.

  • Comprehensive List of Test Methods covering:

    • General tests (visual examination, mass, dimensions)
    • Electrical tests (ohmic resistance, insulation resistance, corona extinction voltage)
    • Environmental tests (aging, thermal shock, flame resistance, humidity resistance)
    • Mechanical tests (abrasion, torsion, tensile strength, plating adherence)
    • Sundry tests (smoke density, toxicity, arc tracking resistance)
    • Handling tests (insulation strippability, flexibility, marking permanence)
    • High frequency tests (capacitance, impedance, attenuation, return loss)

Applications

EN 3475-100:2010 is crucial for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality assurance teams involved in producing and certifying aircraft electrical cables. The standard ensures that cables:

  • Meet rigorous safety and reliability criteria for use in various aircraft systems
  • Are tested under defined conditions to assure performance under mechanical, thermal, and environmental stresses
  • Comply with restrictions on flammability, smoke, and toxicity for enhanced aircraft cabin safety
  • Maintain electrical integrity during high-frequency signal transmission, essential for avionics and communication systems

By following this standard, aerospace companies can guarantee cables perform as expected in demanding environments such as engine compartments and open wiring installations.

Related Standards

EN 3475-100:2010 is part of the EN 3475 series, which includes specific parts detailing test methods for different cable types and performance characteristics. Other relevant standards in this series and related documents include:

  • EN 3475 (all parts) – Detailed test methods for aerospace electrical cables
  • National and international regulations and standards relevant to aerospace electrical wiring
  • ASD-STAN standards that support harmonization within the European aerospace industry

Compliance with EN 3475-100:2010 often complements other aviation safety and quality standards, supporting certification processes and operational approvals.

Keywords: aerospace cables standard, aircraft electrical cables testing, EN 3475-100, aerospace wire test methods, aircraft cable performance, electrical cable safety, aviation wiring standards, aerospace cable certification, cable flammability tests, aerospace industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 3475-100:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General". This standard covers: This European Standard gives general information and the list of test methods for the different characteristics required for cables used in aircraft electrical circuits.

This European Standard gives general information and the list of test methods for the different characteristics required for cables used in aircraft electrical circuits.

EN 3475-100:2010 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 3475-100:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 3475-100:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 3475-100
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2010
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 3475-100:2002
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test
methods - Part 100: General
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für
aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 100: Généralités Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 100:
Allgemeines
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2010.

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 Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
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CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Symbols and abbreviations .8
5 Test conditions .8
6 List of test methods .8

Foreword
This document (EN 3475-100:2010) 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 March 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2011.
This document supersedes EN 3475-100:2002.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard gives general information and the list of test methods for the different characteristics
required for cables used in aircraft electrical circuits.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 3475 (all parts) Aerospace series — Cables, electrical, aircraft use — Test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
conductor
conducting element of a cable formed from one or more strands
3.2
strand
metallic cylindrical component of uniform section used to form the conductor or shielding
3.3
plated strand
strand covered by a thin metallic layer in order to improve performance or facilitate connections
3.4
jacket
external covering of a cable containing one or more screened or unscreened conductor(s)
3.5
insulation
part of the cable surrounding the conductor and consisting of insulating ma
...

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