Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Technical specification

This document specifies the required characteristics and test procedures for fire resistant or fire-proof electrical cables for use in aircraft electrical systems. These cables should also maintain a specific surface resistance when they are subjected to a flame of 1 100 °C after 5 minutes (fire resistant) or 15 minutes (fire-proof) exposure.
The insulation of these cables is designed to withstand aircraft voltages at a frequency not exceeding 2 000 Hz. Unless specified by individual product standards the maximum demonstrated ac voltage of rating of these cables is 115 V rms (phase to neutral) and 200 V rms (phase to phase) and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperature rise in conductor).

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen, feuerbeständig - Technische Lieferbedingungen

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für feuerbeständige oder feuerfeste elektrische Leitungen zur Verwendung im elektrischen Bordnetz von Luftfahrzeugen fest. Diese Leitungen sollten außerdem bei Belastung durch Flammen mit 1 100 °C nach 5 Minuten (feuerbeständig) oder 15 Minuten (feuerfest) einen spezifischen Oberflächenwiderstand aufrechthalten.
Die Isolierung dieser Leitungen ist für Flugzeugspannungen mit einer Frequenz bis 2 000 Hz ausgelegt. Falls nicht in den einzelnen Produktnormen festgelegt, beträgt die maximal nachgewiesene Nennwechselspan¬nung dieser Leitungen 115 V effektiv (Phase gegen Neutral) und 200 V effektiv (Phase gegen Phase) und die Dauertemperatur bis zu 260 °C (Umgebungstemperatur plus Temperaturanstieg im Leiter).

Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques résistant au feu - Spécification technique

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques requises et les procédures d’essais pour les câbles électriques résistant au feu ou ignifugés, utilisés dans les systèmes électriques des aéronefs. Il convient que ces câbles conservent une résistance de surface spécifique lorsqu’ils sont soumis à une flamme de 1 100 °C après 5 minutes d’exposition (résistant au feu) ou après 15 minutes d’exposition (ignifugé).
L’isolation de ces câbles est conçue pour supporter les tensions des aéronefs à une fréquence n’excédant pas 2 000 Hz. Sauf spécification contraire dans la norme de produit, la tension alternative nominale maximale démontrée de ces câbles est de 115 V rms (phase à neutre) et de 200 V rms (phase à phase), et la température à long terme jusqu’à 260 °C (température ambiante plus augmentation de la température dans le conducteur).

Aeronavtika - Električni ognjevzdržni kabli - Tehnična specifikacija

Ta dokument določa potrebne značilnosti in preskusne postopke za ognjevzdržne ali negorljive električne kable za uporabo v električnih sistemih letal. Kadar so izpostavljeni plamenu temperature 1100 °C, naj bi ti kabli po 5 minutah (ognjevzdržni) ali 15 minutah (negorljivi) izpostavljenosti ohranili tudi določeno površinsko odpornost.
Izolacija teh kablov je zasnovana tako, da prenese napetosti letala pri frekvenci do 2000 Hz. Največja uporabljena napetost pri ocenjevanju teh kablov je AC 115 V RMS (za fazno napetost) in 200 V RMS (za medfazno napetost) ter dolgoročna temperatura do 260 °C (sobna temperatura plus zvišanje temperature v prevodniku), razen če standardi za posamezne proizvode določajo drugače.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
15-May-2018
Withdrawal Date
29-Nov-2018
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
21-Jan-2024
Completion Date
21-Jan-2026

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Overview

EN 2234:2018 - "Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Technical specification" - is a CEN standard that defines required characteristics, construction and test procedures for fire resistant / fire‑proof electrical cables intended for aircraft electrical systems. It requires cables to withstand a 1 100 °C flame for specified durations (5 minutes for fire resistant, 15 minutes for fire‑proof) while maintaining surface resistance and electrical integrity. Insulation is specified for aircraft voltage environments up to 2 000 Hz, with typical maximum demonstrated AC ratings of 115 V rms (phase-to-neutral) and 200 V rms (phase-to-phase) and long‑term temperatures to 260 °C (ambient + conductor rise).

Key topics

  • Scope & performance: Flame exposure criteria (1 100 °C), electrical rating limits, and long‑term temperature capability.
  • Materials & construction:
    • Conductors: nickel‑clad copper alloy for 0.25 mm² and 0.4 mm²; nickel‑clad copper for ≥0.6 mm². Nickel content ≥27 % by mass.
    • Mechanical rules: allowed strand joints, lay lengths, compaction limits, sheath and insulation fit and strippability.
  • Electrical and environmental requirements:
    • Voltage proof, insulation resistance, surface resistance, arc tracking, wet/dry arc propagation.
    • Thermal endurance, accelerated ageing, thermal shock, and resistance to fluids.
  • Fire and safety tests:
    • Flammability, fire resistance, smoke density and toxicity testing.
  • Mechanical tests:
    • Tensile, bend/cold bend, abrasion, torsion, flexure endurance and continuity/plating tests.
  • Quality assurance & testing regime:
    • Qualification, first article inspection, production routine tests, periodic re‑qualification (typically every three years).
  • Identification & delivery:
    • Marking per ISO 2574, packaging, labelling requirements and standard delivery lengths.

Applications

EN 2234:2018 is used by:

  • Aerospace cable designers and manufacturers developing fire resistant aircraft wiring.
  • Aircraft OEMs and MRO organizations specifying and procuring electrical cables for cockpits, avionics bays, engines and other systems where fire performance is critical.
  • Certification and safety engineers validating cable performance against prescribed fire, smoke, toxicity and electrical tests.
  • Suppliers preparing qualification evidence, first‑article inspection records and production test data.

Keywords: EN 2234:2018, fire resistant electrical cable, aerospace cables, aircraft electrical systems, cable testing, fire‑proof cable, aerospace standard.

Related standards

Normative references include EN 3475‑100 (test methods), EN 3838 (user‑applied markings), EN 9102 / EN 9133 (quality/qualification), ISO 2574 and ISO 8815 (identification & vocabulary), and IEC 60028 (copper resistance).

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 2234:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cable, electrical, fire resistant - Technical specification". This standard covers: This document specifies the required characteristics and test procedures for fire resistant or fire-proof electrical cables for use in aircraft electrical systems. These cables should also maintain a specific surface resistance when they are subjected to a flame of 1 100 °C after 5 minutes (fire resistant) or 15 minutes (fire-proof) exposure. The insulation of these cables is designed to withstand aircraft voltages at a frequency not exceeding 2 000 Hz. Unless specified by individual product standards the maximum demonstrated ac voltage of rating of these cables is 115 V rms (phase to neutral) and 200 V rms (phase to phase) and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperature rise in conductor).

This document specifies the required characteristics and test procedures for fire resistant or fire-proof electrical cables for use in aircraft electrical systems. These cables should also maintain a specific surface resistance when they are subjected to a flame of 1 100 °C after 5 minutes (fire resistant) or 15 minutes (fire-proof) exposure. The insulation of these cables is designed to withstand aircraft voltages at a frequency not exceeding 2 000 Hz. Unless specified by individual product standards the maximum demonstrated ac voltage of rating of these cables is 115 V rms (phase to neutral) and 200 V rms (phase to phase) and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperature rise in conductor).

EN 2234:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 2234:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2234:2012, EN 3475-606:2024, EN 3475-306:2005, EN 3475-604:2010, EN 3475-508:2007, EN 3475-811:2009, EN 3475-418:2019, EN 3475-407:2009, EN 3475-404:2025, EN 3475-307:2005, EN 3475-514:2007, EN 3475-603:2002, EN 3475-508:2002, EN 3475-801:2002, EN 3475-808:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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Page European foreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Normative references . 4 3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4 4 Materials and construction . 4 5 Required characteristics . 6 6 Tests method . 6 7 Quality assurance . 9 8 Identification marking . 11 9 Packaging, labelling and delivery lengths . 11
The insulation of these cables is designed to withstand aircraft voltages at a frequency not exceeding 2 000 Hz. Unless specified by individual product standards the maximum demonstrated ac voltage of rating of these cables is 115 V rms (phase to neutral) and 200 V rms (phase to phase) and a long term temperature of up to 260 °C (ambient temperature plus temperature rise in conductor). 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 3475-100 (all parts), Aerospace series — Cables, electrical, aircraft use — Test methods — Part 100: General EN 3838, Aerospace series — Requirements and tests on user-applied markings on aircraft electrical cables
EN 9102, Aerospace series — Quality systems — First article inspection EN 9133, Aerospace series — Quality Management Systems — Qualification Procedure for Aerospace Standard Products ISO 2574, Aircraft — Electrical cables — Identification marking ISO 8815, Aircraft — Electrical cables and cable harnesses — Vocabulary IEC 60028:1925, International standard of resistance for copper 3 Terms, definitions and symbols For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions and symbols given in ISO 8815 and EN 3475-100 apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Materials and construction 4.1 Conductors 4.1.1 Materials The individual strands used for the conductors shall be cylindrical and shall be:  of nickel clad copper alloy for nominal cross section of 0,25 mm2 and 0,4 mm2;
 of nickel clad copper for nominal sections ≥ 0,6 mm2. SIST EN 2234:2018
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