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The Lectromec PodcastIs my Aircraft Wiring Serviceable?A concept employed in the civil engineering field is that of serviceability. At its core, a structure should only remain in-service as long as it is serviceable. A serviceability limit should be based on measurable performance criterion that, if exceeded, remove it from service. In limit state design, the structure fails its serviceability if the criteria of the serviceability limit state are not met during the service life with the required reliability. This idea of serviceability is applicable to other engineering disciplines and is undoubtedly applicable to aerospace vehicles. From our perspective at Lectromec, understanding the serviceability...
2019-07-0500 minThe Lectromec PodcastInternational Test Standards for Aircraft WireFrequently, Lectromec's articles and podcasts have focused on wire and cable testing from US-focused standards such as the SAE and US military (MIL) documents. While these are standards frequently cited, there are other standards organizations that support the aerospace wiring community. Thankfully, many of the standards share a common base and, as is the case with many of the SAE standards, these have been harmonized with European standards. In this podcast, we will review some of the European wire/cable test standards.
2019-06-2100 minThe Lectromec PodcastEWIS and Instructions and Continued AirworthinessAircraft are delicate creatures. They can be very finicky when not treated right and the design of an aircraft can only go so far to ensuring that the aircraft has a long, successful life. Without a doubt, many of Lectromec’s articles address the design and manufacturing phases of an aircraft’s life. As highlighted in the last article, technological and engineering hurdles must be overcome for aircraft electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) to achieving a fault-free life.
2018-12-2400 minThe Lectromec PodcastSelecting Aircraft for Inspection and Work Unit CodesA couple weeks ago, Lectromec's podcast focused on Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and discussions at the mechanical equipment and subsystems integrity program (MECSIP) managers meeting. To continue with that theme, this article focuses on two specific presentations and topics that were covered: sustainment authorization and EWIS working unit codes (WUCs).
2018-08-0300 minThe Lectromec PodcastWhat is an aircraft service life extension program?Over the years the Lectromec website has received thousands of visits. If you look at the most popular articles, the ones that deal with Aircraft Wire Service Life Extension Programs are among the most popular. Because of this popularity, the Lectromec Podcast sat down with the president of Lectromec, Michael Traskos, to talk about Service Life Extension, or SLEP.
During the interview Michael starts by defining what SLEP is and who needs it. From there, the discussion moves on to which standards apply and talks about success stories. The physical process of aircraft service life extension can...
2015-11-0900 minThe Lectromec PodcastLectromec Podcast 003: Interview with aerospace materials expert George SlenskiGeorge Slenski has over thirty years' experience in aerospace electrical systems. During this interview, he shares his thoughts on a range of topics including incident investigations, research, and the future for the industry.
2015-06-2400 minThe Lectromec PodcastLectromec Podcast 002: an EWIS PerspectiveToday’s interview is with Petar Glamoclija, Senior Consultant at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. Petar shares his vast experience in aerospace wiring that includes Embraer, Bombardier, Boeing, and now Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. His current focus is on Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and Flammability.
Petar was born in Belgrade, Serbia and has lived in Brazil, Canada, the U.S., and now in Nagoya, Japan. His long tenure in the aerospace industry and geographic diversity gives him a perspective that many lack. He opens the discussion with the incidents that precipitated aerospace interest in electrical wiring, TWA Flight 800 in 1964 an...
2015-05-2900 minThe Lectromec PodcastLectromec Podcast 001: Trends in Aerospace Wiring and Risk AssessmentThe purpose of the Lectromec Podcast is to keep you informed of trends in the rapidly changing aerospace industry. Once a month we interview leaders and seek their insight on topics related to Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), wire testing, and risk assessment for aerospace.
Today’s interview is with the President of InterConnect Wiring, John Ashour. His company provides partial and complete rewiring of military aircraft. We’ll discuss:
Candidates for rewiring projects
Value of appropriate documentation for a rewiring project
Future trends in aerospace wiring
It is a quick fifteen minute episode.
2015-04-2800 min
Design WorldTechnology Tuesdays: Michael Traskos on aircraft wire maintenance systemsIn our latest Technology Tuesdays podcast series, we speak with Michael Traskos, president of Lectromec, about the importance of wire life extension programs in aircraft and how these risk assessment testing programs can be translated to other industrial uses of electrical wire.
2015-04-0111 min