Oct 2007 – When lightning strikes, everyone needs to be confident that important systems will not be damaged. This is especially critical in the Aerospace and Military arenas, where there is a constant need to qualify systems that may be exposed to the indirect induced effects of a lightning strike, and must be tested to demonstrate the ability to function properly under such difficult conditions. To ensure that manufacturers meet necessary lightning requirements, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. now offers state-of-the-art lightning testing services. This system is capable of generating a wide range of single stroke, multi-stroke and multi-burst waveforms as required by the latest national and international aviation test standards. Our NARTE certified engineers and technicians can test electrical systems or their component parts for damage tolerance from the transients created when struck by lightning.DTB’s Indirect Lightning Effects testing capabilities include:
- Testing in compliance with RTCA/DO-160E, Section 22
- Multiple burst / multiple stroke lightning per SAE ARP5412, UROCAE/ED- 14E, FAA AC:20-136, SAE AE4L, MIL-STD-1757
- Testing for specific Boeing and Airbus requirements
Applying the tests specified in DO-160 section 22, our generators can be used for pin injection, cable bundle, and Ground Injection (GI) tests, using waveforms one through to five. Whether the damaging effects of lightning are a frequent, occasional or rare risk, we can assure that our customers’ systems have the lightning protection required for dependable performance.Contact: Steve BenzaTel: 631-244-6240Email: sbenza@dtbtest.com
