Arc Fault Circuit Breakers

Project Number (JTEG Assigned) AF-10-0003
Project Title Arc Fault Circuit Breakers
Service Air Force
Command AFMC
Implementation Depot  WRALC
Project Lead Bob Zwitch, DSN 468-2457, 402 SMXG/CL
TI Goals Supported P-1, C-2, S-3
Focus Area Electrics, Electrical
Platform General Aircraft
Platform Specific  F-15, F-16
Implemented Technology  
Problem Definition F-15 has experienced serious fires from aging wiring system components; Conventional thermal circuit breakers do not detect arc faults in electrical wiring presently only continuous electrical overloads are detected.
Proposed Solution TBD
Expected Result Designed to mitigate the affects of electrical arcing in aircraft wiring systems
Benefits Safety: minimizes risk of wiring induced fires, limits damage to faulted wire, limits electronic damage, limits structural damage, reduces troubleshooting & repair time, and Supports Standardization.
Unfunded Requirement Yes
Start FY FY10
Completion Date FY10
WIP No
Implemented No
Comments In the Sustainment Technology Process Roadmap