BS G 250:1994

National foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Identification of cable
4. Marking of cores
5. Identification of cores of single- and multi-core
     screened cables
6. Identification of cables by coloured threads
Table
1. Cable size code
2. Year of manufacture code
3. Method 1A
4. Method 1B
5. Method 1C
6. Methods 1A, 1B and 1C for greater than 10 cores
7. Method 2
8. Coloured threads for indication of year of
     manufacture
Figure
1. Arrangement of rings

Specifies how single core, multi core and coaxial cables used in the wiring of aircraft to be marked in order to help with servicing, the investigation of faults and replacement, when necessary, with an equivalent cable. Also specifies the approved methods for the marking of cores. Gives detailed tables.

This International Standard specifies the way in which single-core, multi-core and coaxial cables used in the wiring of aircraft are to be marked as to type, size, origin, date, etc. in order to facilitate servicing, the investigation of faults and replacement, when necessary, with an equivalent cable. It also specifies the approved methods for the marking of cores. This International Standard supplements those relating to marking that already exist. It allows for the codification of manufacturer’s identities by individual countries.