In the USA, most commercial aircraft systems are required to meet RTCA/DO-160D. "Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment" (RTCA = Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics). Both emissions and susceptibility are covered in this document.
RTCA's web site: http://www.rtca.org./ Certainly, you could check with potential customers (airframers), governmental agencies (USA = FAA) and others... Good luck, Daren A. Nerad EMC Engineer 815.226.6123 -----Original Message----- From: Nick Williams [mailto:nick.willi...@conformance.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 9:55 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: EMC and CE mark for aircraft equipment I've been asked to look at the requirements for an intercom system intended for use in aircraft. The system is wired (i.e. no radio link) and is self contained although it can also interface to the flight radio so that the pilot can talk to air traffic control. I am aware that there is an exclusion within the EMC directive for equipment specifically approved for aircraft in flight (since this is covered by other international agreements). However, so far as I can see if the apparatus has not been approved to this requirement it will need to be CE marked. Where I am uncertain is to know whether there are any other rules which cover equipment for use in non-commercial aircraft which are in additional to or at odds with the requirements for CE marking. All pointers would be gratefully received. I am primarily interested in the European/CE marking angle, but guidance on the rules for elsewhere in the world would be both interesting and useful. Regards Nick. ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: jim_bac...@mail.monarch.com Michael Garretson: pstc_ad...@garretson.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: majord...@ieee.org with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: jim_bac...@mail.monarch.com Michael Garretson: pstc_ad...@garretson.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org
