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 |