Vibration Testing Question
Vibration Testing Question
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I am working in aerospace connetcor development (Tyco Electronics - US engineering) and I have a special vibration test I want to complete. It consists of ARINC connector shells attached to a "mock" airframe panel by using captive threaded fasteners. The objective is to evaluate the threaded fasteners for a low electrical resistance path between the shell and the panel. They call this electrical "bonding" to the panel.
The problem is I want to do a vibration test using a test signature that is meaningful using test levels that are realistic for a typical airframe panel. I am not sure where to find a test specification for guidance or test recommendations? Do you have any advice? Thank you in advance. Bill B.
The problem is I want to do a vibration test using a test signature that is meaningful using test levels that are realistic for a typical airframe panel. I am not sure where to find a test specification for guidance or test recommendations? Do you have any advice? Thank you in advance. Bill B.
William H. Bernhart, P.E.
I work as a development engineer for AMP - Tyco Electronics located near Harrisburg, PA. I help design interconnections and electrical connectors for aerospace applications.





RE: Vibration Testing Question
From your query, I assume you are testing to ensure that electrical conductivity is not interrupted in a normal(?) vibration environment.
Probably, the low-frequency, high amplitude vibration environment found on helicopters would be your worst case. Perhaps someone in the forum may have access to good/bad vibration levels and spectra for you.
RE: Vibration Testing Question
Regards,
Nigel.
Nigel Waterhouse
n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com
A licensed aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer. Attended university in England and graduated in 1996. Currenty,living in British Columbia,Canada, working as a design engineer responsible for aircraft mods and STC's.
RE: Vibration Testing Question
William H. Bernhart, P.E.
I work as a development engineer for AMP - Tyco Electronics located near Harrisburg, PA. I help design interconnections and electrical connectors for aerospace applications.