Do160 is a standard for environmental test on avionics equipment published by rtca, the radio technical commission for aeronautics. Rtca update progress to date first task group meeting was held in naples, florida in march 2009 the purpose of this group is to draft a new section 26 for inclusion into rtca do160 document. Rtcado160f, section 26, fire, flammability, is not sufficient for 14. The faa strongly encourages the use of rtcado160g for new articles. Rtcado160 section 16 test procedures are used to determine whether the eut can operate during different ac andor dc power variations that occur during normal and emergency aircraft operation. Rtca do 160f environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment. On our website you can find only some abstracts of the document, for the full text of the guideline you have to purchased it from rtca.
This vibration test standard applies to equipment installed on fixedwing propeller aircraft, fixedwing turbojet, turbofan. About us our mission is for you to accomplish your emc testing in an efficient and costeffective manner. With the many recent commercial aircraft issues that have made the news, it is clear that testing still holds a crucial role in aircraft safety and reliability. Aug 01, 2018 rtcado160g, environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment, is the latest version. Rtca do160 defines a series of minimum test conditions categories and applicable test procedures for commercial airborne equipment. Vibration tests demonstrate that the equipment complies with the applicable performance standards when subjected to the appropriate vibration levels. Rtcado 160 section 20 has been updated to reflect the requirements of the new faa rule for high intensity radiated fields testing, also known as hirf testing, which is a form of emc testing applicable to equipment that is subject to extreme electromagnetic environments andor missioncritical equipment whose failure would be hazardous to human. According to an advisory circular dated june 22, 2011 from the u. Coordinated with eurocae, rtcado 160g and eurocaeed14g are identically worded. It is published by the radio technical commission for aeronautics rtca. The information in the table will assist you in determining if.
Please contact us or request a quote for this or any of our other compliance programs. Summary rtcado160f section 21, emission of radio frequency energy, has implemented changes to the conducted and radiated emissions frequency ranges. Rs232sf computer, part number a984104dcmil, meets the electromagnetic compatibility emc requirements of do 160e section 21. Rtca is the radio technical commission for aeronautics. Rtca do160f lightning testing the world leader in serving science overview, updates, changes and whats coming next. It has added a new equipment category, category p, for equipment which is to be installed in close proximity to hf, vhf, gps and areas of the aircraft where there is minimal shielding.
The list of accredited standards includes rtca do160 for electromagnetic compatibility, lightning. Changes from do160e voltage spike testing to do160f voltage spike testing. Rtcado160 test methods compared to milstd810f, milstd461 and milstd704. Over the past few years, the standard rtcado160, section 22 has undergone multiple revisions. The faa strongly encourages the use of rtca do 160g for new articles.
Fire and flammability guidance for 14 cfr part 33 is provided in the latest revision of ac 33. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. Rtcado160g, section 26, is sufficient for 14 cfr part 25 but not for 14 cfr part 33. Rtca do160f environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment section 8 vibration important notice information contained in these sections is pertinent to all test procedures described in the other sections of this document.
This ac excludes section 26, fire and flammability as it is not as stringent as faa accepted methods. Lightning induced transient susceptibility over the past few years, the standard rtcado160. Jun 24, 2017 assessment of and recommendations for rtcado160f section radio technical committee on aeronautics us, rtcado160f, environmental. The information in the table will assist you in determining if a particular version of rtcado160 is acceptable. The document includes 26 sections and three appendices. Members agree the development of a test or tests for an electronic box will take longer than one.
Rtca do 160 defines a series of minimum test conditions categories and applicable test procedures for commercial airborne equipment. Do 160 is a standard for environmental test on avionics equipment published by rtca, the radio technical commission for aeronautics. Rtca do160g, published by rtca, is the standard that provides. Rtca do160 december 16, 2014 environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment foreword this report was prepared by rtca special committee 5 sc5 and approved by the rtca program management committee pmc on december 16, 2014. Rtca do 160 rtca is the radio technical commission for aeronautics publishes do 160 latest is do 160f, issued in december 2007 and now available for downloading section 22 is lightning induced transient susceptibility.
The do 160 g was amended and now all guideline inside it are replaced by the do 357. Changes from do160e voltage spike testing to do 160f voltage spike testing. The information in the table will assist you in determining if a particular version of rtca do 160 is acceptable. Dot federal aviation administration, the faa strongly encourages the use of rtcado160g for new articles. Current expectations are that the requirements listed in do 160 section 22 will be adopted by mil std 461 in 2011. This course is available as a custom training option at your facility. These tests often perform in addition to emi related tests. Comparing milstd810g and do160 testing standards for. Rtcado160e is also acceptable to meet the hirf requirements for level b and c systems when using test levels defined in the appropriate regulations as discussed in ac 20158. Do160, environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment is a standard. Remstar auto aflex user manual direct home medical. Appendix 1 of this ac provides a summary of the changes from rtcado160c to rtcado160d, version d to e, version e to f, and f to g.
Military test system with plugins for milstd461 or do160 tests. Acme threads electromagnetic pulse acme electric acme thread datasheet j12 acme datasheet 38999 connectors and mighty mouse 805 electromagnetic pulse acme thread text. The organization functions as a federal advisory committee, and develops consensusbased recommendations on contemporary aviation issues. Rtcado160 e, rtca, inc, december 9, 2004 rtcado160 f, rtca, inc. Rtca do 160 section 16 test procedures are used to determine whether the eut can operate during different ac andor dc power variations that occur during normal and emergency aircraft operation. Components sections 4 and 5 from june 1997, and eurocae ed14e rtca do160e. Rtca do160e section 21 radio frequency emissions page 11 of 30. For additional guidance on hirf, refer to the latest revision of ac 20158. This article is intended to introduce the requirements of do160, section 22.
General test information page 3 of 30 scope the information supplied in this report provides the supporting data needed to demonstrate that the crystal group inc. Rtca do160c rtca do160d rtca do160e rtca do160f rtca do160g section 15. For those who are new to the requirements, many questions are left unanswered. Rtca do 160 humidity testing determines a products ability to withstand naturally occurring or induced humid atmospheres. Examples of tests covered include vibration, power input, radio frequency susceptibility, lightning and electrostatic discharge. Jan 01, 2010 understanding the origins and justifications of the requirements often help in determining the course of action needed to test a product. Rtcado160 section 16 tests verify whether the equipment will negatively affect the aircraft power system that would be harmful or degrade performance.
These tests demonstrate that the equipment complies with the applicable equipment performance standards including durability requirements when. Founded in 1935 to be the voice of the aviation industry, rtca is chartered by the faa to operate federal advisory committees, and serves as the premier venue for developing consensus among diverse, competing interests, producing performance standards, policy and operational recommendations that are used by the government as the basis for regulations, as well as priorities for. Cascade tek are experts in environmental tests outlined by rtca do160. Rtca do160g, section 26, is sufficient for 14 cfr part 25 but not for 14 cfr part 33.
Keyword, title, document number, category, committee, or issue date. Rtca do 160f as an acceptable means of environmental qualifications for showing compliance with airworthiness requirements. Rtcado160f, section 26, fire, flammability, is not sufficient for 14 cfr parts 25 and 33. It is published by the radio technical commission for aeronautics rtca and supersedes do 8. Rtca do160 environmental conditions and test procedures. Manufactures should identify the method used to establish traceability to the environmental test categories to which the equipment was tested, including the applicable revision number of the test procedure section of rtcado160 used. Changes made to section 21 rtcado160e by rtcado160f. The purpose of rtca do160 vibration testing is to determine whether or not equipment meets performance standards when subjected to vibration for the appropriate installation. Thermo fisher scientific lightning induced transient susceptibility. We offer weekly, monthly and longer term rentals, along with no rental charges during 2 days of transit time, you only pay for the time that you have the equipment. Jesd210 rtcado160e, jesd210 micronote 104 rtca do160 microsemi tvs micronote micronote rtca do160 section 8 plad. Rtca do 160 section 16 tests verify whether the equipment will negatively affect the aircraft power system that would be harmful or degrade performance. We test against corrosion, mechanical failures, electrical malfunction and chemical degradation to ensure that the unit continues to operate safely, no matter its location on the aircraft.
Ac 2116g rtca document do160 versions d, e, f, and g. Assessment of and recommendations for rtcado160f section radio technical committee on aeronautics us, rtcado160f, environmental. Foreword this document was prepared by special committee 5 sc5 and was approved by the rtca program management committee pmc on december 16, 2014. Further, appendix a is applicable for identifying environmental tests performed. Radio technical committee on aeronautics us, rtcado160f. Rtcado160g, environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment, is the latest version. Assessment of and recommendations for rtcado160f section.
Many of these changes stem from changes in construction materials used in the fabrication of airplanes. Michael hopkins rtca do 160 rtca is the radio technical commission for aeronautics publishes do 160 latest is do 160f, issued in. The following items can be easily searched by using the online store search box. A testers guide to rtca do 160 this course is available as a custom training option at your facility. Test procedures for air borne equipment, prepared by rtca. Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment per ec directive 200296ec. Appendix 1 of this ac provides a summary of the changes from rtca do 160c to rtca do 160d, version d to e, version e to f, and f to g. Rtca do160g provides standard procedures and environmental test criteria for testing airborne equipment for the entire spectrum of aircraft from light general aviation aircraft and helicopters through the jumbo jets and sst categories of aircraft.
Editorial change repeat the sinusoidal scan of subparagraph 8. Rtca do 160 test methods compared to milstd810f, milstd461 and milstd704. Do1601 sets the wf3 test frequencies at 10mhz andor 1mhz. Rtca is the radio technical commission for aeronautics publishes do 160 latest is do 160f, issued in december 2007 and now available fordownloading section 22 is lightning induced transient susceptibility serves the aerospace, automobile, commercial vehicle and motorsportindustries ae2 is responsible for section 22 of rtca. Rtca do 160f, section 26, fire, flammability, is not sufficient for 14 cfr parts 25 and 33. Changes from do 160f vibration testing to do160g vibration testing. The total number of documents purchased is limited to twenty documents per day. Do 160, environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment is a standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware. Cascade tek are experts in environmental tests outlined by rtca do 160. Eurofins is nvlap or a2laaccredited to perform rtca do160 commercial aircraft product testing to rtca do 160d 1997, rtca do 160e 2005, rtca do 160f 2007, and rtca do 160g 2010.
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