This is a highly detailed manual published by Aircraft Technical Book Company under license by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) presenting indepth instructions for aircraft electrical work covering topics from aged wiring inspection to modern fiber optic installation, inspection and repair.
Material selection, circuit design, harness building, connectors, circuit protection, soldering, lacing, sealing, electrical bonding, grounding, repairs, and all other related skills are covered in a practical, no nonsense manner offering complete guidance to the A&P technician working with small and large aircraft electrical systems to commercial and military standards. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Wire and Cable 2. Identifying Wire and Cable 3. Preparing Wire and Cable 4. Electrical Wire Installation 5. Repairing Wire and Cable 6. Solderless Terminations and Splices 7. Soldering 8. Lacing and Tying 9. Wiring: Lock, Shear and Seal 10. General Purpose Connectors 11. Electric Connector Sealing Compound 12. RF Connectors and Cabling 13. Bonding and Grounding 14. Earthing and Bonding of Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment 15. Installation of Busbars, Junction Boxes, Protective Devices and Terminal Boards 16. Thermocouple Wire Soldering and Installation 17. Aged Aircraft Wiring 18. Aircraft Electrical System – Inspection