Appendix A: Groups, Major Topics, Standardised Sequence and Description of Minimum Content
ED Decision 2008/007/R
GROUP |
MAJOR TOPIC |
DESCRIPTION |
GENERAL DATA |
SAFETY PRACTICES |
Safety regulations and general safety precautions to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the airplane |
AIRPLANE ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS |
Definition of types of areas upon which wiring configuration and wiring component selection is constrained |
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CONSUMABLE MATERIALS |
Wiring maintenance processing materials (solvents, aqueous cleaners, lubricants, etc.) |
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WIRING MATERIALS |
Materials that become an integral part of the wiring configuration excluding wire and cable, e.g., sleeves, shield material, tie material, sealants, etc. |
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COMMON TOOLS |
Description and operation of common tools |
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EWIS MAINTENANCE |
EWIS PROTECTION DURING MAINTENANCE |
Procedures to protect EWIS during airplane maintenance and modification |
EWIS CLEANING |
In support of inspection as well as prevention of degradation and preparation for repair; recommended cleaning materials and procedures based on type of contamination |
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EWIS INSPECTION |
Criteria for correct installation, correct wiring assembly configuration; damage conditions and limits for wiring components (wire and cable, termination types, electrical devices); factors that warrant disassembly for inspection; determination of cause of damage |
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EWIS TESTING |
Wiring integrity testing |
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EWIS DISASSEMBLY |
Data and procedures in support of inspection, cleaning when applicable; also supports new wiring installation |
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EWIS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT |
Repair of wiring installation, wiring assembly configuration, wiring components (wire and cable, wiring terminations, electrical devices); wire and cable replacement; wiring functional identification |
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WIRING INSTALLATION |
WIRE SEPARATION/ SEGREGATION |
Explanation of separation/segregation categories, separation/segregation identification, and necessary conditions for maintaining separation/segregation |
ELECTRICAL BONDS AND GROUNDS |
Bond surface preparation, ground hardware configurations, bond integrity testing |
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WIRE HARNESS INSTALLATION |
Routing, supports; wiring protection, factors affecting wiring assembly configuration; connection to equipment, new wiring, removal from service |
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WIRING ASSEMBLY |
WIRE AND CABLE TYPES |
The principal material component of airplane wiring; includes type identification and basic description; alternative wire types (replacements, substitutions) |
WIRE MARKING |
Marking; applicable conditions |
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WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY |
Wiring assembly configuration: Assembly materials, layout, overall protection; factors affecting wiring installation |
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WIRE INSULATION AND CABLE JACKET REMOVAL |
Wire and cable: Insulation removal, jacket removal; associated damage limits, tool description and operation |
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<<TERMINATION
TYPE>> |
Wiring terminations and accessories (connectors, terminal lugs, splices, backshells, etc.) grouped by termination type from simple to complex: a. Common data or procedures by group (if any), e.g., tool description and operation, definition of internal damage and limits, internal cleaning, accessories b. By individual type - part numbers and description, definition of internal damage and limits (if not specified by common data), disassembly, assembly, installation |
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ELECTRICAL DEVICES |
<<DEVICE
TYPE>> |
Electrical devices (circuit breakers, relays, switches, filters, lamps, etc.) grouped by device type: a. Common data or procedures by group (if any), e.g., tool description and operation, definition of internal damage and limits, internal cleaning, accessories b. By individual type - part numbers and description, definition of internal damage and limits (if not specified by common data), disassembly, assembly, installation |
SPECIFIC SYSTEM WIRING |
SPECIFIC WIRING ASSEMBLY |
For wiring that has a necessarily specific configuration (e.g. Primary Flight Control, Fuel Quantity Indicator System, etc.): – Applicable conditions for repair and replacement – Disassembly, assembly, installation, assembly integrity testing |
AIRLINE CUSTOMISED DATA |
AIRLINE SPECIFIED |
Reserved for airline use |
[Amdt 20/4]
EASA airworthiness standards for aircraft wiring (EWIS) cover safety practices, environmental considerations, and consumable/wiring materials. Key areas include maintenance procedures, cleaning, inspections, testing, repairs, and replacements. Regulations address wiring installation, bonding, harness assembly, termination types, electrical devices, and specific system wiring, ensuring safe and reliable aircraft operation.
* Summary by Aviation.Bot - Always consult the original document for the most accurate information.
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