6.11 - Electrical Cables and Connectors Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Boeing max marking interval on wires?
A
72in
2
Q
What methods are there for marking wires?
A
Ink jet
CO2 laser
UV laser
Mechanical printing
3
Q
What are the three Airbus cable categories regarding printing?
A
Printable
Non-printable
Cables without markings
4
Q
What is modern wire insulation made of?
A
Aromatic Polymide (AP)
5
Q
What is ‘dry carbon arc tracking?
A
Caused by a short circuit when insulation is broken, resulting in carbon deposits
6
Q
What is ‘wet carbon arc tracking’?
A
Same result as dry carbon arc tracking but in caused by breakdown of insulation via fluid.
7
Q
What are the two basic types of connectors?
A
Split shell
Assembled construction
