In the last article of critical DO-160 sections we talked about pin injection testing for indirect lightning. Like pin injection, cable bundle is under Section 22.0 of DO-160. However, cable bundle is a completely different beast and warrants its own discussion. For future articles we will also be discussing the following sections of DO-160 so stay tuned for more great … [Read more...]
About the Author
Patrick Albersman
Patrick Albersman is an aerospace consultant and founder of Aerospace Pal, LLC. Patrick is an expert in electrical aerospace design and RTCA/DO-160 compliance and has worked in aerospace for over 10 years. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, he started his career as a design engineer at Goodrich / UTC Aerospace Systems. Patrick became knowledgeable in DO-160, designing mission critical sensors to the most stringent lightning and HIRF levels in aerospace. After leaving UTC Aerospace, he worked at Sensata designing automotive parts and later Orbital ATK designing advanced weapon systems for aerospace. Patrick started Aerospace Pal in 2014 to help engineers and designers meet RTCA/DO-160 aerospace requirements through consulting and DO-160 training. You can reach Patrick at AerospacePal.com or by email at patrick@aerospacepal.com.
Design for DO-160 Pin Injection for Indirect Lightning
In my first article, I gave an overview of RTCA’s DO-160 and the electrical EMC sections that it entails. In the next few articles I will be discussing the most critical EMC section of DO-160. Critical sections DO-160 Sect 16.0 - Power Input Sect 20.0 - Radio Frequency Susceptibility (Radiated and Conducted) Sect 21.0 - Emission of Radio Frequency … [Read more...]
Overview of the DO-160 Standard
In aerospace, there is one standard that always seems to be popping up, DO-160. Aircraft suppliers are often complying with aviation authorities’ regulations by testing their product to DO-160. DO-160 is a standard that was published by the industry group Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics known as RTCA. RTCA is not a government regulation, however the FAA, EASA and … [Read more...]
