Requirements for Low-voltage Aircraft Cable

This paper presents the basic requirements to be expected of any electric cable which is considered for use in aircraft. A few of the problems encountered in forming a cable specification are presented, along with factors to be considered in establishing valid test procedures. The author has not attempted to give solutions to the problems presented, but rather to acquaint the reader with the fact that a major problem does exist in designing an electric cable suitable for use in aircraft, and that many factors which are extremely variable must be considered before an adequate solution can be found.