SIST EN 3475-513:2025
(Main)Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Deformation resistance (installation with plastic cable ties)
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Deformation resistance (installation with plastic cable ties)
This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the performance of coaxial, quadrax and databus cables after the installation of plastic cable ties.
It is expected to be used together with EN 3475 100.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 513: Verformungsbeständigkeit (Installation mit Kunststoff-Kabelbindern)
Dieses Dokument legt die Prüfverfahren zur Bewertung der Leistung von koaxialen, quadraxialen und Datenbus-Leitungen nach der Installation von Kabelbindern aus Kunststoff fest.
Es ist vorgesehen, dass es in Verbindung mit EN 3475 100 angewendet wird.
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 513 : Résistance à la déformation (installation avec frettes de câblage en plastique)
Le présent document spécifie les méthodes d'essais pour évaluer la performance des câbles coaxiaux, quadrax et databus après installation de colliers de frettage en plastique.
Il est destiné à être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 3475 100.
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode - 513. del: Odpornost proti deformaciji (namestitev s plastičnimi vezicami)
Ta dokument določa preskusne metode za ocenjevanje delovanja koaksialnih kablov, kablov s štirimi vodniki in kablov podatkovnih vodil po namestitvi plastičnih vezic. Uporabljal naj bi se skupaj s standardom EN 3475-100.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 07-Nov-2023
- Publication Date
- 19-May-2025
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-May-2025
- Due Date
- 20-Jul-2025
- Completion Date
- 20-May-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 specifies test methods to assess the deformation resistance of electrical cables-specifically coaxial, quadrax, and databus types-after installation with plastic cable ties in aerospace applications. Developed by SIST and aligned with EN 3475-100, this standard helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient use of electrical wiring in aircraft, where mechanical stress during installation may impact cable performance. The document supports compliance, product quality, and aircraft system reliability in line with European and international aerospace standards.
Key Topics
- Deformation Resistance: Procedures are defined to evaluate the physical and electrical impact of plastic cable ties on various cable types during and after installation.
- Cable Types: Focus is on coaxial, quadrax, and databus cables, which are critical for communicating data, signals, and power in aircraft systems.
- Test Methods: Includes sample preparation, test execution (such as impedance, attenuation, crosstalk, and VSWR measurements), and result analysis before and after applying cable ties.
- Plastic Cable Ties: Specifies the use and test settings for plastic cable ties per EN 4056-003, ensuring consistent application.
- Performance Validation: Requires that electrical parameters remain within specified tolerances after simulated real-world handling and installation.
Applications
Proper installation and management of aircraft electrical cables are essential for system performance, safety, and maintenance. The methods detailed in SIST EN 3475-513:2025 are applicable in:
- Aircraft Manufacturing: Verifying cable integrity post-installation to avoid signal loss or malfunctions due to deformation from fastening systems.
- Aerospace Maintenance and Repair: Diagnosing and preventing cable performance issues linked to mechanical stress from plastic cable ties during routine servicing.
- Wire Harness Assembly: Supporting quality control during pre-assembly, bundling, and routing of aircraft cabling systems.
- Compliance Testing: Demonstrating conformity with international and European aerospace electrical cable standards for both manufacturers and airlines.
- Product Development: Integrating deformation resistance testing within the design and qualification processes of new cable types or architectures for aviation use.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive compliance and compatibility, SIST EN 3475-513:2025 should be used in conjunction with other key standards, including:
- EN 3475-100: Aerospace series – Cables, electrical, aircraft use – Test methods – Part 100: General requirements.
- EN 4056-003: Aerospace series – Cable ties for harnesses – Plastic cable ties – Product standard specifying temperature ranges and accessory requirements.
- EN 3475-805: Aerospace cable test method for characteristic impedance.
- EN 3475-806: Test methods for cable attenuation.
- EN 3475-808: Cross-talk measurement procedures for aerospace cables.
- EN 3475-812: Return loss (VSWR) test methodology.
Practical Value
Implementing SIST EN 3475-513:2025 in aerospace projects delivers real-world benefits:
- Reliability: Reduces the risk of cable damage and electrical faults caused by deformation during installation.
- Safety: Maintains integrity of critical communication and control cabling, essential for flight operations.
- Standardization: Supports harmonized, repeatable test processes across the aerospace industry.
- Quality Assurance: Enables manufacturers and operators to verify cable assemblies meet stringent aerospace requirements before deployment.
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 is an essential reference for all stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of electrical cable systems for aircraft, supporting industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513: Deformation resistance (installation with plastic cable ties)". This standard covers: This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the performance of coaxial, quadrax and databus cables after the installation of plastic cable ties. It is expected to be used together with EN 3475 100.
This document specifies the test methods to evaluate the performance of coaxial, quadrax and databus cables after the installation of plastic cable ties. It is expected to be used together with EN 3475 100.
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables; 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 3475-808:2004, SIST EN 3475-806:2004, SIST EN 4056-003:2019, SIST EN 3475-812:2009, SIST EN 3475-805:2004, SIST EN 4612-006:2012, SIST EN 4604-006:2025, SIST EN 2267-010:2017, SIST EN 4681-006:2019, SIST EN 4612-010:2011, SIST EN 4611-006:2018, SIST EN 4604-005:2015, SIST EN 2714-006:2009, SIST EN 2713-007:2006, SIST EN 2267-010:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 3475-513:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2025
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli za uporabo v zračnih plovilih - Preskusne metode -
513. del: Odpornost proti deformaciji (namestitev s plastičnimi vezicami)
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test methods - Part 513:
Deformation resistance (installation with plastic cable ties)
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren -
Teil 513: Verformungsbeständigkeit (Installation mit Kunststoff-Kabelbindern)
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais -
Partie 513 : Résistance à la déformation (installation avec frettes de câblage en
plastique)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 3475-513:2025
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 3475-513
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 3475-513:2020
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, aircraft use - Test
methods - Part 513: Deformation resistance (installation
with plastic cable ties)
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques à usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen für
aéronautique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 513 : Luftfahrtverwendung - Prüfverfahren - Teil 513:
Résistance à la déformation (installation avec colliers Verformungsbeständigkeit (Installation mit Kunststoff-
de frettage en plastique) Kabelbindern)
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Coaxial cable — Method A . 4
4.1 Preparation of specimens . 4
4.1.1 Required parts/samples . 4
4.1.2 Initial measurement . 4
4.1.3 Preparation of samples . 5
4.2 Test method . 5
4.2.1 First test . 5
4.2.2 Second test. 5
4.3 Requirement . 5
5 Coaxial cable — Method B . 5
5.1 Preparation of specimens . 5
5.1.1 Required parts/samples . 5
5.1.2 Preparation of samples . 5
5.2 Test method . 6
5.2.1 General. 6
5.2.2 Initial measurement . 6
5.2.3 Sample conditioning . 6
5.2.4 Intermediate measurements . 7
5.2.5 Sample conditioning after tying . 7
5.2.6 Final measurements . 7
5.3 Requirement . 7
6 Quadrax cable. 7
6.1 Preparation of specimens . 7
6.1.1 Required parts/samples . 7
6.1.2 Preparation of samples . 7
6.2 Test method . 7
6.2.1 General. 7
6.2.2 Initial measurement . 7
6.2.3 Sample conditioning . 8
6.2.4 Final measurement . 8
6.3 Requirement . 8
7 Databus cable . 8
7.1 Preparation of specimens . 8
7.1.1 Required parts/samples . 8
7.1.2 Preparation of samples . 8
7.2 Test method . 9
7.2.1 General. 9
7.2.2 Initial measurement . 9
7.2.3 Sample conditioning . 10
7.2.4 Test sequence . 10
7.3 Requirement . 11
Bibliography . 12
European foreword
This document (EN 3475-513:2025) has been prepared by ASD-STAN.
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text
or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by November 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 3475-513:2020.
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