Tests made on two pieces of typical aircraft electronics equipment to ascertain their vulnerability to simulated lightning-induced transient voltages representative of those which might occur in flight when the aircraft is struck by lightning were conducted. The test results demonstrated that such equipment can be interfered with or damaged by transient voltages as low as 21 volts peak. Greater voltages can cause failure of semiconductor components within the equipment. The results emphasize a need for establishment of coordinated system susceptibility and component vulnerability criteria to achieve lightning protection of aerospace electrical and electronic systems.


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    Title :

    Preliminary tests of vulnerability of typical aircraft electronics to lightning-induced voltages


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    Publication date :

    1974-02-01


    Type of media :

    Report


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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