SIST EN 3475-606:2025
(Main)Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 606: Wicking Test on Textile Braid Insulation
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 606: Wicking Test on Textile Braid Insulation
This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the wicking of wire and cable insulated with textile braid.
It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 606: Prüfung der Dochtwirkung auf die Textilgeflechtisolierung
Dieses Dokument legt die Prüfverfahren zur Bewertung der Dochtwirkung der Textilgeflechtisolierung von Drähten und Kabeln fest.
Es ist vorgesehen, dass es in Verbindung mit EN 3475 100 angewendet wird.
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d’essais - Partie 606: Effet de mèche sur isolant textile
Le présent document spécifie les méthodes d'essais pour évaluer l’effet de mèche des fils et câbles isolés avec une tresse textile.
Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475-100.
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode - 606. del: Preskus s stenjem na izolaciji iz tekstilne pletenine
Ta dokument določa preskusne metode za ocenjevanje stenjev žic in kablov, izoliranih s tekstilno pletenino. Dokument je treba uporabljati v povezavi s standardom EN 3475-100.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 11-Jul-2023
- Publication Date
- 07-Jan-2025
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 06-Jan-2025
- Due Date
- 13-Mar-2025
- Completion Date
- 08-Jan-2025
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
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 is a European standard developed by CEN for the aerospace sector. It focuses on the wicking test method for textile braid insulation in electrical wires and cables used in aircraft applications. The standard outlines procedures to assess the tendency of textile braiding-often applied as insulation-to transport liquid along its length by capillary action, known as wicking. This test is essential for ensuring the durability and reliability of aircraft electrical cables in demanding aerospace environments.
Key Topics
- Wicking Test Procedure: The standard defines a detailed method for preparing, treating, and assessing cable specimens for wicking effects. Rhodamine dye solution is used to visually track how far liquid travels within the textile insulation.
- Specimen Preparation: Includes instructions for preparing cable samples, sealing wire ends using heat-shrinkable sleeves or epoxy resin, and marking the precise immersion depth.
- Test Environment: Specifies the need to condition samples at room temperature and in a draft-free setting for accurate, repeatable results.
- Measurement Criteria: After exposure, the distance travelled by the dye via wicking is measured on the textile braid insulation, ensuring only the intended area is assessed.
- Compliance Requirements: Test results must meet the maximum allowable wicking distance defined in the relevant product standard.
Applications
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 is a critical tool for:
- Aerospace Cable Manufacturers: Ensures the textile braid insulation used in aircraft electrical cables meets stringent aerospace requirements for liquid ingress resistance.
- Aircraft Designers and Engineers: Provides assurance that electrical wiring harnesses retain performance integrity in various operational conditions, reducing the risk of malfunctions related to moisture ingress.
- Quality Assurance & Testing Labs: Enables standardized testing and verification of cable insulation properties, supporting certification and quality control processes in the aerospace sector.
- Maintenance and Retrofit Operations: Offers a basis for evaluating legacy and replacement cables, supporting ongoing airworthiness and safety compliance.
Related Standards
- EN 3475-100: General requirements for test methods for electrical cables in aircraft, forming the foundational document to which EN 3475-606 should be referred.
- SAE AS4373: International standard for testing insulated electric wires, which includes guidance on wicking test methods harmonized with aerospace industry best practices.
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 complements existing standards by providing a uniform test method for wicking in textile braid insulation, supporting quality, reliability, and safety in electrical cable assemblies for aerospace use. Organizations implementing this standard benefit from increased confidence in their cable systems, facilitating compliance with industry regulations and expectations. For effective wire and cable qualification, referencing SIST EN 3475-606:2025 alongside related standards is essential for the aerospace industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 606: Wicking Test on Textile Braid Insulation". This standard covers: This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the wicking of wire and cable insulated with textile braid. It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the wicking of wire and cable insulated with textile braid. It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables; 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4612-012:2011, SIST EN 4611-006:2012, SIST EN 2267-010:2014, SIST EN 4604-005:2015, SIST EN 4612-006:2012, SIST EN 4611-009:2012, SIST EN 2267-009:2017, SIST EN 4612-010:2011, SIST EN 4611-006:2018, SIST EN 2714-006:2009, SIST EN 2713-007:2006, SIST EN 4604-003:2019, SIST EN 2713-012:2017, SIST EN 4612-002:2019, SIST EN 2267-010:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 3475-606:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode -
606. del: Preskus s stenjem na izolaciji iz tekstilne pletenine
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 606: Wicking
Test on Textile Braid Insulation
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 606: Prüfung der Dochtwirkung auf die Textilgeflechtisolierung
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d’essais -
Partie 606: Effet de mèche sur isolant textile
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 3475-606:2024
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 3475-606
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test
methods - Part 606: Wicking test on textile braid
insulation
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für
aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 606 : Effet de Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 606:
mèche sur isolant en tresse textile Prüfung der Dochtwirkung auf die
Textilgeflechtisolierung
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Preparation of the rhodamine dye solution . 4
5 Preparation of specimen . 4
6 Test method . 5
7 Final measurement . 5
8 Requirement . 5
Bibliography .
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