EN 3745-513:2005
(Main)Aerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Crush resistance
Aerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Crush resistance
This standard specifies a method to determine the ability of an optical fibre cable to withstand crushing under specified environmental conditions.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Faseroptische Leitungen für Luftfahrzeuge - Prüfverfahren - Teil 513: Querdruckfestigkeit
Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren fest, mit dem bestimmt wird, ob ein Lichtwellenleiterkabel der Querkraft unter vorgegebenen Umweltbedingungen standhalten kann.
Série aérospatiale - Fibres et câbles optiques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 513 : Résistance à l'écrasement
Aeronavtika – Optična vlakna in kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih – Preskusne metode – 513. del: Odpornost proti drobljenju
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-Nov-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2006
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 16-Nov-2005
- Completion Date
- 16-Nov-2005
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 3745-513:2005 is a European standard developed by CEN, specifically focused on aerospace applications involving optical fibres and cables. This part of the EN 3745 series outlines the standardized test method for assessing the crush resistance of optical fibre cables intended for use in aircraft. The primary aim is to determine the ability of these cables to withstand crushing forces under specified environmental conditions, ensuring durability, safety, and performance in demanding aerospace environments.
Key Topics
The standard covers several essential topics relevant to optical cable testing in aerospace applications:
- Test Scope: Defines methods to evaluate optical fibre cable resistance to crushing forces.
- Environmental Conditions: Specifies requirements for temperature, humidity, and other factors under which the test should take place to simulate actual operating conditions.
- Specimen Preparation: Details procedures for preparing and conditioning test samples, including stabilization and standard test conditions.
- Testing Apparatus: Describes the equipment needed, such as calibrated plates or mandrels, to apply crush loads uniformly on test specimens.
- Measurement Method: Outlines procedures for continuous attenuation monitoring using Light Launch and Light Detector Systems, as per referenced standards.
- Performance Criteria: Specifies requirements for attenuation change and mandates visual and functional inspections after the test.
Applications
EN 3745-513:2005 plays a vital role in the aerospace industry, supporting manufacturers and engineers in various practical ways:
- Aircraft Optical Cable Selection: Ensures that fibre optic cables used in aircraft can reliably withstand physical stresses encountered during installation and operation.
- Quality Assurance: Provides a standardized way for suppliers and manufacturers to demonstrate product performance and compliance with aerospace requirements.
- Safety and Reliability: Reduces risks of data loss or system failure due to cable deformation or crushing, essential for critical aircraft systems.
- Certification Support: Assists organizations in meeting regulatory approval processes for aerospace equipment incorporating optical fibre technologies.
- Maintenance and Testing: Offers guidance for maintenance teams to assess the continued suitability of installed optical fibre cables and identify potential points of failure.
Related Standards
EN 3745-513:2005 is part of a broader family of standards for aerospace optical fibres and cables, providing comprehensive guidance for product testing and evaluation:
- EN 2591-100: Aerospace series - Electrical and optical connection elements - Test methods - Part 100: General.
- EN 3745-100: Aerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 100: General principles for testing.
- EN 3745-201: Aerospace series - Fibre and cable visual examination requirements.
- EN 3745-301: Aerospace series - Methods for measuring attenuation in optical fibre cables.
These related standards establish the framework for a consistent and reliable approach to the evaluation, selection, and qualification of optical cables used in aerospace environments.
Keywords: EN 3745-513:2005, optical cable crush resistance, aerospace optical fibre, aircraft cable test, CEN standards, fibre optic durability, cable attenuation testing, aerospace cable qualification, environmental cable testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 3745-513:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Crush resistance". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method to determine the ability of an optical fibre cable to withstand crushing under specified environmental conditions.
This standard specifies a method to determine the ability of an optical fibre cable to withstand crushing under specified environmental conditions.
EN 3745-513:2005 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 3745-513:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 3745-301:2012, EN 2591-100:2024, EN 3745-100:2008, EN 3745-201:2002, EN 4641-106:2018, EN 4532:2009, EN 4641-100:2015, EN 4641-201:2018, EN 4641-103:2025, EN 4641-202:2018, EN 4641-200:2018, EN 4641-101:2015, EN 4641-301:2011, EN 4641-301:2022, EN 4641-102:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Crush resistanceSérie aérospatiale - Fibres et câbles optiques a usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 513 : Résistance a l'écrasementLuft- und Raumfahrt - Faseroptische Leitungen für Luftfahrzeuge - Prüfverfahren - Teil 513: QuerdruckfestigkeitTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 3745-513:2005SIST EN 3745-513:2006en49.060ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 3745-513:200601-julij-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 3745-513November 2005ICS 49.060 English VersionAerospace series - Fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use - Testmethods - Part 513: Crush resistanceSérie aérospatiale - Fibres et câbles optiques à usageaéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 513 : Résistanceà l'écrasementLuft- und Raumfahrt - Faseroptische Leitungen fürLuftfahrzeuge - Prüfverfahren - Teil 513:QuerdruckfestigkeitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 September 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2005 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 3745-513:2005: E
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