Avionics Systems Testing

Our avionics testing services cover the full spectrum of qualification requirements essential for airworthiness certification.

Our comprehensive testing capabilities include:

• Environmental simulation testing (temperature, altitude, humidity, vibration)
• EMI/EMC testing to RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-461 and other standards
• Power quality testing at exceptional capacity levels:
• AC: up to 500 Volts per phase, 250 Amps 3-phase, 750 Amps single-phase
• DC: up to 700 Volts, 1200 Amps
• Radio frequency susceptibility testing
• HIRF (High Intensity Radiated Fields) testing
• Emissions testing per military and commercial standards
• Direct and Indirect Lightning effects testing

These capabilities ensure your avionics meet all regulatory requirements across both commercial and military applications.

We provide comprehensive testing solutions for the complete range of avionics systems and components, from individual circuit boards to fully integrated systems.

We also test the materials used in avionics components, including:

• Metals and alloys (aluminum, titanium)
• Printed circuit boards
• Connectors and wiring
• Adhesives and coatings
• Polymer components
• Composite materials
• Battery technologies

Whether you need environmental testing for small components or full system-level integration validation, our global facilities are equipped to handle your avionics testing needs across all phases of development.

We tailor our testing approaches to your specific avionics components, offering customized test programs that address your unique technical challenges while meeting all regulatory requirements. As a single-source partner for all your avionics testing needs, our experts guide you through the entire qualification process, from test plan development to final certification support.

Our comprehensive solutions approach includes:

• Combined test phases to streamline certification timelines
• Integration of defense and commercial standards into single test programs
• Early Stage Qualification (ESQ®) service to accelerate product development
• Complete documentation packages supporting regulatory submissions
• Digital engineering combined with physical testing for comprehensive validation
• Secure testing protocols for classified or sensitive military avionics
• ITAR/EAR compliant processes for handling controlled information
• Compliance assurance with FAR and DFARs regulations

These capabilities ensure your avionics systems achieve certification efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.

Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment to provide the most accurate and comprehensive testing for your avionics systems.

Our specialized testing equipment includes:

• Fully anechoic RF chambers for precise EMC testing
• Advanced EMC test systems with exceptional capabilities
• Environmental simulation chambers replicating extreme aerospace conditions
• Power quality test systems with customizable parameters:
• AC power: up to 500 Volts per phase, 250 Amps 3-phase, 750 Amps single-phase
• DC systems: up to 700 Volts and 1200 Amps
• Customizable surge/interruption transient generators with extremely fast slew rates
• Hundreds of environmental chambers for comprehensive environmental testing
• More than a hundred dynamics systems for vibration, shock, and acceleration testing

This extensive equipment base allows us to simulate virtually any operational scenario your avionics may encounter, ensuring thorough qualification against all relevant standards.

Element's avionics testing services are available at our aerospace-focused laboratories strategically located in key global aerospace manufacturing hubs. Our facilities maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with specialized capabilities for RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and DEF STAN 59-411 testing.

With defense testing centers across the USA, UK and South Korea, including 15 dedicated DEF STAN 59-411 EMC chambers originally built for military vehicle testing, we offer unmatched capacity for both commercial and military avionics testing.