SIST EN 3475-505:2023
(Main)Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 505: Tensile test on conductors and strands
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 505: Tensile test on conductors and strands
This document specifies a method of measuring the tensile properties of stranded conductors, single strands, solid conductors and braids.
When required, it can be used also on insulated wires and cables after removing the insulation.
It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 505: Zugfestigkeit der Einzeldrähte und Leiterseile
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Zugeigenschaften von mehrdrähtigen Leitern, eindrähtigen Leitern, Einzeldrähten und Schirmgeflechten fest.
Falls erforderlich, kann es auch für isolierte Drähte und Leitungen verwendet werden, nachdem die Isolierung entfernt wurde.
Es ist vorgesehen, dass es in Verbindung mit EN 3475 100 angewendet wird.
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 505 : Résistance à la traction des conducteurs et des brins
Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour mesurer les propriétés de résistance à la traction des conducteurs câblés, des brins simples, des conducteurs solides et des tresses.
Si exigé, la méthode peut également être utilisée sur des fils et des câbles isolés après avoir retiré l’isolant.
Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475-100.
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode - 505. del: Natezni preskus vodnikov in žic
Ta dokument določa metodo za merjenje nateznih pletenih vodnikov, vodnikov, trdnih vodnikov in opletov.
Po potrebi se lahko uporablja tudi za dokončane kable.
Dokument je treba uporabljati v povezavi s standardom EN 3475-100.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Jul-2020
- Publication Date
- 22-Mar-2023
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 09-Mar-2023
- Due Date
- 14-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Mar-2023
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- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 3475-505:2023 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines a method for determining the tensile properties of electrical conductors and strands used in aerospace applications. The standard applies to stranded conductors, single strands, solid conductors, and braids employed in aircraft electrical wiring systems. When necessary, this test method can also be utilized for insulated wires and cables after removal of insulation. SIST EN 3475-505:2023 is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100, ensuring consistent test methods throughout the aerospace sector.
This standard plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability and safety of electrical systems in aircraft by verifying that cables and conductors meet specific strength requirements under tensile loads.
Key Topics
- Tensile Testing: Details the approach for evaluating the tensile strength, elongation, breaking load, and yield strength of various types of conductors.
- Test Specimens: Specifies procedures for different conductor types:
- Stranded conductors
- Single strands or solid conductors
- Braided conductors
- Test Apparatus and Conditions:
- Use of tensile testing machines with precise accuracy (1%)
- Defined initial lengths and pulling speeds to ensure repeatable and reliable results
- Requirements for specimen preparation such as removal of slack and correct jaw placement
- Measurement and Reporting:
- Guidelines on sample sizes
- Calculation of average elongation, load, and tensile strength
- Documentation of test outcomes
- Compliance: Results must align with product-specific standards concerning elongation at break, maximum load, and tensile/yield strength.
Applications
SIST EN 3475-505:2023 is widely applicable in the aerospace industry, particularly for:
- Aircraft Design and Certification: Ensures that electrical conductors and cables used in aircraft meet crucial mechanical strength criteria, enhancing safety and performance.
- Quality Assurance and Production Testing: Enables aerospace manufacturers and suppliers to verify the tensile properties of their wire and cable products during production and qualification processes.
- Maintenance and Repair Operations: Provides maintenance teams with clear methods for testing replacement wires and cables to confirm they match original performance requirements.
- Product Development: Supports engineers in designing new lightweight, durable electrical conductors for aerospace applications, ensuring that innovations comply with stringent industry standards.
Related Standards
- EN 3475-100: Aerospace series – Cables, electrical, aircraft use – Test methods – Part 100: General. EN 3475-505 refers to this general part for overarching requirements and definitions.
- ISO and IEC standards: Terminology and definitions referenced in EN 3475-505 align with international standards maintained by ISO and IEC, ensuring harmonization across global aerospace and electrical engineering industries.
- Previous Edition (EN 3475-505:2012): The 2023 version supersedes the 2012 edition, incorporating technical revisions to terms, testing methods, apparatus requirements, and measurement criteria for improved consistency.
Organizations engaged in the design, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems will benefit from adopting SIST EN 3475-505:2023 to ensure product reliability, airworthiness, and compliance with international aerospace standards. This standard is particularly relevant for ensuring the mechanical integrity and performance of aircraft electrical cables and their components.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 3475-505:2023 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 505: Tensile test on conductors and strands". This standard covers: This document specifies a method of measuring the tensile properties of stranded conductors, single strands, solid conductors and braids. When required, it can be used also on insulated wires and cables after removing the insulation. It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
This document specifies a method of measuring the tensile properties of stranded conductors, single strands, solid conductors and braids. When required, it can be used also on insulated wires and cables after removing the insulation. It is intended to be used together with EN 3475-100.
SIST EN 3475-505:2023 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 3475-505:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4612-012:2011, SIST EN 2714-013:2025, SIST EN 4604-005:2015, SIST EN 2713-012:2022, SIST EN 2267-009:2017, SIST EN 2714-006:2009, SIST EN 2713-007:2006, SIST EN 2713-012:2017, SIST EN 4612-002:2019, SIST EN 2714-014:2010, SIST EN 4612-004:2012, SIST EN 4681-004:2025, SIST EN 4612-010:2019, SIST EN 4604-007:2008, SIST EN 2267-010:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 3475-505:2023 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-maj-2023
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode -
505. del: Natezni preskus vodnikov in žic
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 505: Tensile test
on conductors and strands
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 505: Zugfestigkeit der Einzeldrähte und Leiterseile
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais -
Partie 505 : Résistance à la traction des conducteurs et des brins
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 3475-505:2023
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 3475-505
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 3475-505:2012
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test
methods - Part 505: Tensile test on conductors and
strands
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrischen Leitungen für
aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 505 : Luftfahrt-Verwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 505:
Résistance à la traction des conducteurs et des brins Zugfestigkeit der Einzeldrähte und Leiterseile
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Apparatus . 6
5 Method . 6
5.1 Stranded conductor. 6
5.2 Single strand or solid conductor . 6
5.3 Braid . 7
6 Requirements . 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 3475-505:2023) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe — Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this
document has received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the
member countries of ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 3475-505:2012.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Irela
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