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 |
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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 |