BS EN 4611-002 is a European Standard that specifies the list of product standards and common characteristics of electrical cables for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C to 135 °C and 150 °C, dependent upon conductor type. The voltage rating is 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V ac (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz and 28 V dc.
BS EN 4611‑002 on electrical cables (single and multicore assembly) for aerospace applications is applicable to:
Electrical cables are used to connect two or more devices, enabling the transfer of electrical signals or power from one device to the other. Cables are used for a wide range of purposes, and each must be tailored for that purpose. Cables are used extensively in electronic devices for power and signal circuits.
BS EN 4611-002 contains characteristics of electrical cables (XLETFE) and provides essential guidance on using the electrical systems of aircraft.
As a quality control personnel, you can use BS EN 4611-002 in the inspection of surface, fire, humidity, and overload resistance. Thus BS EN 4611‑002 benefits you in ease of production and guarantees the machining accuracy of the cable.
EN 4611-002:2018