SIST EN 2346-004:2009
(Main)Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Operating temperatures between - 65 C and 260 C - Part 004: DN family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly - Light weight - Product standard
Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Operating temperatures between - 65 C and 260 C - Part 004: DN family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly - Light weight - Product standard
This standard specifies the characteristics of lightweight fire resistant, unscreened, electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperature between - 65 °C and 260 °C.
Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for multicore cables.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Feuerbeständige elektrische Leitungen - Betriebstemperaturen zwischen - 65 C und 260 C - Teil 004: DN-Familie, ein- und mehradrige Leitungen UV-laser-bedruckbar - Gewichtsoptimiert - Produktnorm
Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an gewichtsoptimierte, feuerbeständige, ungeschirmte elektrische Leitungen zur Verwendung in elektrischen Bordnetzen von Luftfahrzeugen bei Betriebstemperaturen zwischen 65 °C und 260 °C fest.
Einadrige Leitungen sind nach EN 3838 mit UV Laser bedruckbar; die Kennzeichnung durch UV Laser ist bei mehradrigen Leitungen nicht zwingend vorgeschrieben.
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques résistant au feu - Températures de fonctionnement comprises entre - 65 C et 260 C - Partie 004 : Famille DN, fil simple marquable au laser UV et éléments assemblés - Version allégée - Norme de produit
Aeronavtika - Električni, ognjevzdržni kabli - Delovne temperature med -65 °C in 260 °C - 004. del: Družina DN, snop enožilnih in večžilnih kablov z možnostjo UV-laserskega tiskanja - Lahki kabli - Standard za proizvod
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Jan-2009
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 20-Nov-2008
- Due Date
- 25-Jan-2009
- Completion Date
- 06-Jan-2009
Overview
EN 2346-004:2006 is a CEN aerospace product standard that defines lightweight, fire resistant electrical cables (DN family) for aircraft on‑board electrical systems. It covers unscreened single‑core and multicore assemblies designed for continuous operating temperatures between −65 °C and 260 °C. Single cores are specified to be UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838 (UV markability for multicore assemblies is optional).
Key SEO terms: EN 2346-004:2006, aerospace cable, fire resistant cable, UV laser printable, operating temperature −65 °C to 260 °C, DN family, light weight cable.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & purpose: Lightweight, unscreened, fire‑resistant cables for aircraft electrical systems.
- Operating limits: Continuous temperature up to 260 °C, rated voltage 600 V AC, use frequency up to 2 000 Hz.
- Conductor materials: Nickel‑clad copper alloy (for 0.4 mm² code 004) and nickel‑clad copper (for ≥ 0.6 mm² codes 006 and larger); copper requirements referenced to IEC 28.
- Nominal cross sections (DN family): Typical codes and sizes include 004 (0.4 mm²), 006 (0.6 mm²), 010 (1.0 mm²), 012 (1.2 mm²) and 020 (2.0 mm²) with detailed construction and mass/ohmic resistance in the standard.
- Insulation & construction: Insulation materials and dimensioning referenced to EN 2234 and EN 2346‑002; specific colour codes and number of cores per EN 2346‑002.
- Marking: Single cores must support UV laser marking per EN 3838; permanence and contrast tests apply.
- Testing & qualification: Extensive test program (EN 3475 series) including thermal endurance (40 000 h at 260 °C), flammability (extinction time 3 s), thermal shock, dynamic cut‑through, scrape abrasion, wet/dry arc propagation, wet short circuit and electrical/insulation tests. Quality assurance per EN 9133.
Applications
- In‑service and new‑build aerospace electrical harnesses where weight optimization and fire resistance at high temperatures are critical.
- Suitable for avionics, power distribution and on‑board wiring that require UV‑markable single cores for traceability.
- Ideal for aircraft manufacturers, wiring harness suppliers and integrators specifying lightweight, high‑temperature cable solutions.
Who uses this standard
- Aerospace electrical designers and system engineers
- Cable and harness manufacturers
- Procurement and quality/qualification engineers
- Certification bodies and maintenance organizations
Related standards
- EN 2234 (technical specification)
- EN 2346‑002 (general requirements)
- EN 3475‑100 (test methods)
- EN 3838 (laser/marking requirements)
- EN 4608‑001 (related cable assemblies)
- EN 9133 (quality management / qualification)
This summary helps engineers and procurement teams quickly assess applicability of EN 2346‑004:2006 for specifying and qualifying lightweight, fire‑resistant, UV‑printable aerospace cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 2346-004:2009 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Operating temperatures between - 65 C and 260 C - Part 004: DN family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly - Light weight - Product standard". This standard covers: This standard specifies the characteristics of lightweight fire resistant, unscreened, electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperature between - 65 °C and 260 °C. Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for multicore cables.
This standard specifies the characteristics of lightweight fire resistant, unscreened, electrical cables for use in the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperature between - 65 °C and 260 °C. Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for multicore cables.
SIST EN 2346-004:2009 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Operating temperatures between - 65
C and 260 C - Part 004: DN family, single UV laser printable and multicore assembly -
Light weight - Product standard
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Feuerbeständige elektrische Leitungen - Betriebstemperaturen
zwischen - 65 C und 260 C - Teil 004: DN-Familie, ein- und mehradrige Leitungen UV-
laser-bedruckbar - Gewichtsoptimiert - Produktnorm
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques résistant au feu - Températures de
fonctionnement comprises entre - 65 C et 260 C - Partie 004 : Famille DN, fil simple
marquable au laser UV et éléments assemblés - Version allégée - Norme de produit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 2346-004:2006
ICS:
49.060 /HWDOVNDLQYHVROMVND Aerospace electric
HOHNWULþQDRSUHPDLQVLVWHPL equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 2346-004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2006
ICS 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Operating
temperatures between - 65 °C and 260 °C - Part 004: DN family,
single UV laser printable and multicore assembly - Light weight -
Product standard
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques résistant au feu - Luft- und Raumfahrt - Feuerbeständige elektrische
Températures de fonctionnement comprises entre - 65 °C
Leitungen - Betriebstemperaturen zwischen - 65 °C und
et 260 °C - Partie 004 : Famille DN, fil simple marquable au 260 °C - Teil 004: DN-Familie, ein-und mehradrige
laser UV et éléments assemblés - Version allégée - Norme Leitungen UV-laser bedruckbar - Gewichtsoptimiert -
de produit Produktnorm
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Materials and construction.4
5 Required characteristics.5
6 Tests.6
7 Quality assurance.8
8 Designation .8
9 Identification and marking .8
10 Packaging, labelling and delivery lengths .8
11 Technical specification .8
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 2346-004:2006) has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace
Manufacturers - Standardization (AECMA-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
AECMA, 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 December 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2006.
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, 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 standard specifies the characteristics of lightweight fire resistant, unscreened, electrical cables for use in
the on-board electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperature between – 65 °C and 260 °C.
Single core is UV laser printable in accordance with EN 3838; UV laser markability is not mandatory for
multicore cables.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application
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