Purpose

This specification covers all aspects from the selection through installation of wiring and wiring devices and optical cabling and termination devices used in aerospace vehicles. Aerospace vehicles include manned and unmanned airplanes, helicopters, lighter-than- air vehicles, missiles and external pods.

Application

This specification establishes design requirements guidance for wiring and optical cable installation in aerospace vehicles. Although many of the requirements are written as mandatory and shall be considered as such, there is also considerable material which is intended to denote optional, preferential or guidance type requirements. In interpreting the material contained herein, it is intended that the philosophy of the entire document be considered for the wiring of each new type of vehicle. This philosophy is safety of the personnel, safety of the vehicle, satisfactory performance and reliability of the vehicle and ease of maintenance, and service life all at the least cost to the operator. The intent of this document will be fulfilled by tailoring the requirements in each new type or class of aerospace vehicle designed, to the proper application.