BS EN 2591 is a European Standard for aerospace series that discusses the test methods on the elements of electrical and optical connection. The main aim of the BS EN 2591 series is to assure aircraft safety when electrical components/elements are installed/fitted.
BS EN 2591-709 is one of the parts of the BS EN 2591 series that specifies a method of checking the tensile strength of couplers in conditions of mechanical and thermal stress.
BS EN 2591-709 shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
BS EN 2591-709 on tensile strength of couplers used for aerospace applications is useful for:
An aerospace coupler is a mechanical device, which is mainly utilized to connect the end of the shaft to the end for the effective transmission of power. The couplers are designed to provide safe and accurate connections during the refuelling of aircraft. Aerospace couplers aid the mechanical connection between the onboard systems such as terrain-following radar and flight control systems. The tensile strength of a coupler is essential to check its ability to withstand tensile loads without failure.
In this regard, BS EN 2591-709 specifies the preparation of test specimens, test methods and requirements for evaluating the tensile strength of couplers for use in aerospace applications.
With BS EN 2591-709 compliance, you may improve the efficiency of aerospace equipment and produce a standardised high-quality product, increasing the reliability of your products and building trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
Overall, aerospace equipment and components must fulfil the highest quality standards in order to withstand the extreme conditions that they are subjected to.
EN 2591-709:2001