Workplan Presentation to ATSRAC

Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS)Research and Development (R&D)Technology Transfer HWGWorkplan Presentation to ATSRAC10 July 2003Kent V. Hollinger – US Co-chair

INSPECTION &MAINTENANCETECHNOLOGIESHAZARD PREVENTIONAGINGELECTRICAL SYSTEMSRISK MANAGEMENTAGING &DEGRADATION KNOWLEDGERESEARCH & ANALYSISPROTECTIVE DEVICESHAZARD MITIGATION

HAZARDPREVENTION

HAZARD PREVENTIONInspection & Maintenance Technologies• Excited Dielectric Test 1• Broadband Impedance• Pseudo-Random Binary Reflectometry• Micro-Energy High-Voltage• Pulse Arrested Spark DischargeNote:1. Navy follow-on work in process. Development of automated signal analysis.

HAZARD PREVENTIONInspection & Maintenance Technologies• Terahertz Reflectometry• Fiber Optic Chafe Detection 1• Honeywell Nova Test System• Wire Indenter 2Notes:1. Navy follow-on work in progress. Full scale engineering development.2. FAA follow-on anticipated. Additional wire types and development of correlationdata.

HAZARDMITIGATION

HAZARD MITIGATIONProtective Devices• Aging Circuit Breaker Assessment• Maintenance recommendations• Installation recommendations• Advisory material• Modification of SAE specifications• DOT/FAA/AR-01/118• http://actlibrary.tc.faa.gov

HAZARD MITIGATIONProtective Devices• Arc Fault Circuit Breaker – Single Phase• Strategies for implementation• Retrofit/forward fit• Advisory materials• Maintenance/troubleshooting strategies• Training

HAZARD MITIGATIONProtective Devices• AFCB continued: Three phase and 28VDC• Strategies for implementation• Retrofit/forward fit• Advisory materials• Maintenance/troubleshooting strategies• Training

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

RESEARCH & ANALYSISAging & Degradation Knowledge• Wire Degradation Research• Assessment of Wire Performance Requirements• EWIS Maintenance Effects• Mixed Wire Types• Assessment of Requirements for EWISSeparation and Segregation

RESEARCH & ANALYSISAging & Degradation Knowledge• Development of Advanced Risk AssessmentTechniques for EWIS• Characterization and Modeling of Physical andElectrical Properties of Polyimide and PVCMaterials

HWG#12 Initial Focus• Aging Circuit Breaker Recommendations• Arc Fault Circuit Breaker Implementation

DATE: 10 July 2003WORKING GROUP / TASK #: 12CO-CHAIRS: Kent HollingerVacantMEMBERS:NAME ORGANIZATION NAME ORGANIZATIONRob PappasFred SobeckGalen DeedsKen EliasGiday GirmayDarrel SantalaFAAFAAAirborne ExpressALPABoeingBoeingPetar GlamoclijaKailash KapurNicholas KirincichJean CartierNOTE: Need JAA and otherEuropean members.BombardierHoneywellRaytheonTransport CanadaDATELOCATIONPAST MEETINGS:FUTURE MEETINGS:2 July 2003September 16-18, 2003December 2-4, 2003March 2004June 2004September 2004December 2004FAA Headquarters @ Washington DCFAA NDT Lab @ Albuquerque, NMHoneywell @ Phoenix, AZRaytheon @ Indianapolis, INBombardier @ Montreal, QCBoeing @ Seattle, WAFAA Tech Center @ Atlantic City, NJOVERVIEW: Identify, review, screen, transfer and implement technologies and knowledge that enhance the safety andcontinued airworthiness of aircraft EWIS. The scope of this HWG includes procedures, equipment and systems todesign, monitor, inspect, test and maintain EWIS.

SUB-TASK#12.1Develop effectivestrategies totransfer andimplementproducts(includingknowledge)resulting frommature R&Defforts.DESCRIPTIONA. Aging Circuit Breaker Report1. Review report DOT/FAA/AR-01/118 and itsrecommendations.2. Develop strategy for each appropriaterecommendation.B. Single Phase Arc Fault Circuit Breaker1. Develop strategy for forward fit.ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATEOctober 2003January 2004January 2004STATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)GREENGREENGREEN2. Develop strategy for retrofit.July 2004GREEN3. Identify operational and maintenanceconsiderations.July 2004GREEN4. Specify advisory materials requiringrevision.July 2004GREEN5. Specify necessary operational andmaintenance training areas.July 2004GREEN

SUB-TASK# DESCRIPTION ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATESTATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)12.2Review andscreen on-goingR&D efforts anddevise strategiesto further developthese productsinto commerciallyviable solutions,as appropriate.A. Material Characterization Report1. Review report.2. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.B. Excited Dielectric Test1. Schedule to be determined after NavyCritical Design Review.October 2003January 2004TBDGREENGREENYELLOWC. Fiber Optical Chafe Detection1. Review report.April 2004GREEN2. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.July 2004GREEND. Wire Indenter1. Review report.October 2003GREEN2. Develop recommendations forenhancements to improve utility for wireinspection.April 2004GREEN

SUB-TASK# DESCRIPTION ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATESTATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)12.2 (continued) E. Wire Performance Specification1. Review report.2. Develop recommendations for considerationin the FAA wire performance TSO project.January 2004July 2004GREENGREENF. Maintenance Effects on EWIS1. Review report.2. Develop recommendations forenhancements to improve EWIS maintenancepractices and non-EWIS practices that impingeupon the EWIS.April 2004January 2005GREENGREENG. Effects of Mixed Wire Types in AircraftEWIS1. Review report.2. Develop recommendations regarding mixingof wire types in aircraft EWIS.April 2004January 2005GREENGREEN

SUB-TASK# DESCRIPTION ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATESTATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)12.2 (continued) H. Separation and Segregation in AircraftEWIS1. Review preliminary data and status.2. Review report.3. Develop recommendations regardingseparation and segregation of wire and cablesin aircraft EWIS.January 2004October 2004July 2005GREENGREENGREENI. Broadband Impedance Measurement1. Review report.2. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.October 2004January 2005GREENGREENJ. Pseudo Random Binary Reflectometry1. Review preliminary data and status.2. Review report.3. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.April 2004April 2005July 2005GREENGREENGREEN

SUB-TASK# DESCRIPTION ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATESTATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)12.2 (continued) K. Pulse Arrested Spark Discharge1. Review preliminary data and status.2. Review report.3. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.April 2004July 2005October 2005GREENGREENGREENL. Terahertz Reflectometry1. Review report.2. Make recommendation for dissemination ofinformation, if appropriate.October 2004January 2005GREENGREENM. Wire Degradation Research1. Review preliminary data and statusApril 2004GREEN

SUB-TASK#12.3Exploreadditionalopportunities topromotecooperativeefforts andpartnershipsvaluable toachieving EWISR&D objectives.DESCRIPTIONA. Micro Energy High Voltage Wire Tester1. Identify maintenance personnel toparticipate in a blind test of the system.B. Advanced Risk Assessment Techniquesfor Aircraft EWIS1. Review preliminary data and status.2. Identify organizations to participate inreviewing/testing potential techniques.ESTIMATEDCOMPLETION DATESeptember 2003January 2004April 2004STATUS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW)GREENGREENGREEN3. Provide preliminary tester feedback to FAA.July 2004GREENC. NOVA Test System1. Identify organizations to participate inreviewing/testing potential techniques.On-goingGREEND. 3-Phase and 28VDC AFCB1. Review preliminary data and statusDecember 2003GREEN2. Review status and make plans.October 2004GREENE. Identify other opportunitiesOn-goingGREEN