November 16 2024 Electrical Wiring for Aircraft

Electrical Wiring for Aircraft

Presented by Mike Newman

• Location: Held at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) at EAA 175 CEC (Chapter Education Center).

• Dear EAA Chapter 175 members,

  The most recent chapter meeting of the year was held on Saturday, November 16th.  Thanks to Roy for preparing breakfast before the meeting began.

  Chapter Treasurer Mike Newman delivered a great presentation on the electrical systems in aircraft and the challenges and nuances involved in wiring up an aircraft successfully.  Mike brought numerous tools, wires, instruments and components in order to make the presentation a hands-on and visual experience. 

  In this presentation, Mike Newman had cover:

• Essential Wiring Procedures: Best practices for wiring in aircraft, including various types of connectors and the proper tools needed.
• Wiring Types and Mounting Methods: Insights into different wiring types and secure mounting techniques.
• Labeling Importance: The significance of proper labeling for maintenance and safety.
• Expert Insights: Learn from Mike Newman's extensive experience, including:
  • 6 years in the U.S. Coast Guard working with Loran-C and communication gear
  • 3 years at Rockwell Collins focusing on autopilots and EFIS systems
  • 3 years at II Morrow, earning FAA repair certification for aircraft and marine GPS
  • 16 years running Global Nav-Com, providing sales, service, and installation for marine vessels
  • 10 years with ASI working on military aircraft simulators

Additionally, Mike Newman had brought some historical avionic items from the past for members and guest to examine. 

Here is the slide presentation that was shown at this event.

HERE ARE TECHNICAL MANUALS 

CASA AC 21-99 Aircraft Wiring and Bonding  

FAA-H-8083-31A Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook– Airframe, Volume 1  

FAA AC No: 43.13-1B ACCEPTABLE METHODS, TECHNIQUES, AND PRACTICES AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND REPAIR  

  Here are product manuals from manufacturers of items that were shown at this event.

JUNCTION MODULES

Catalogue_Quick_Junction_Modules_EN   

MIL_T_81714_Series_II_Junction_Modules   

te _ deutsch _ctj series common termination system    

Amphenol   

D-SUB CONNECTORS

D-Sub Full Line Catalog   

D_FM      

Dsub   

11151_CON_IO_Katalog_Sec14_GB_Web   

11151_CON_IO_Katalog_Sec2_GB_Web   

11151_CON_IO_Katalog_Sec9_GB_Web  

MIL-C-5015 Style Circular Plastic Connectors (CPC)

ENG_CS_82021_CPC_sections1-5_0807   

Connectors CPC   

HERMETICALLY SEALED RELAYS

RELAYS   

0-RelaySocekts-catalog   

PICTURES OF THIS EVENT .