BS EN 4608-001:2019
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Aerospace series. Cable, electrical, fire resistant. Single and twisted multicore assembly, screened (braided) and jacketed. Operating temperatures between - 65 °C and 260 °C Technical specification
27-09-2019
This document specifies the required characteristics and test procedures for fire resistant or fire proof electrical cables for use in aircraft electrical systems. They shall be operated at a rated AC voltage of 600 V ac, a frequency of maximum 2 000 Hz and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperatures rise in conductor).
These cables shall also maintain a specific dielectric strength when they are subjected to a flame of 1 100 °C after five (5) minutes (fire resistant) or 15 minutes (fire proof) exposure.
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