BS EN 2713-008:2006

What is BS EN 2713-008 - Electrical cables for onboard electrical systems of aircraft about? 

BS EN 2713-008 is a standard that covers electrical cables for onboard electrical systems of aircraft, enabling the prevention of external electrical noise and stable operability under varying temperature conditions in aerospace applications. 

BS EN 2713-008 specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable, single and multicore screened (braided) and jacketed electrical cables for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft, at operating temperatures between − 55 °C and 200 °C. 

With BS EN 2713-008, it shall also be possible to mark these cables by hot stamp printing or inkjet printing. These markings shall be in accordance with EN 3838. 

Note: BS EN 2713-008 is not valid for a new study. 

Who is BS EN 2713-008 - Electrical cables for onboard electrical systems of aircraft for? 

BS EN 2713-008 on electrical cables for onboard electrical systems of aircraft applies to: 

• Manufacturers of cables for aerospace industry 
• Dealers and importers of cables 
• Suppliers of cables for aerospace industry 
• Electrical engineers 
• Quality and safety assurance services 
• Regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 2713-008 - Electrical cables for onboard electrical systems of aircraft? 

Aerospace electrical cables sustain intense vibration during take-off, flight, and landing, while also being subject to harsh environmental conditions. Cable faults cost money and create disruption, so there is an enormous demand for cable test techniques to ensure cables and joints are in good condition. 

BS EN 2713-008 provides users guidance on materials and construction, including materials, screen, outer jacket, construction, colour coding of cores and jacket, enabling users to develop electrical cables with high strength and performance. 

BS EN 2713-008 provides users guidance on the required characteristics of cables, including tests such as visual examination, voltage proof test, insulation resistance, surface resistance, overload resistance, accelerated ageing, and thermal shock, ensuring stable operability and prevention of hazards. 

BS EN 2713-008 also provides users guidance on identification, marking, packaging, labelling and delivery lengths, enabling users in identification, storage, usability and delivery conditions for effective quality of electrical cables. 

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 2713-008, users can develop and assess electrical cables for use in the onboard electrical systems, ensuring noise immunity and prevention of electrical interferences.