RTCA DO-160: temperature, humidity, electrical interference and shock resistance
As one of the largest testing providers in the global aerospace sector, Element are a single-source partner for every section of RTCA DO-160 testing.
RTCA DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment) covers standard procedures and environmental test criteria for testing airborne electronic equipment and mechanical systems. The most current revision, RTCA DO-160G, specifies tests that are typically performed to meet the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory bodies for equipment installed on aircraft.
RTCA DO-160 is used by all major aircraft manufacturers to ensure that electronic systems and components are safe and reliable in any environmental condition. It is applicable for any aircraft, from business jets and helicopters to full-scale airliners.
Our RTCA DO 160 testing services
From vibration testing and environmental simulation to EMC testing and direct lightning strike, our laboratories provide RTCA DO-160 testing for virtually every type of aircraft.
In most cases we can perform the full suite of RTCA DO-160 testing at one location. Using state-of-the-art equipment and parallel test setups, we deliver fast test setups, easier witness testing, and better turnaround times, to help you reduce time to market and minimize test program error.
With experts in active service on RTCA Special Committee 135, we are constantly on the forefront of evolving standard updates, and can provide support and guidance on even the most challenging technical issues. We work with you to create a specialized test program that that project manages all of your testing requirements.
Element Aerospace testing services
In addition to RTCA-DO 160, we test and qualify your products to a wide range of aerospace equipment testing standards, including Airbus, Boeing, Eurofighter, EUROCAE, and specialist military and defense sector testing including Def Stan 00-35, Def Stan 59-411, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.
We have over 100 years’ experience in a wide range of product qualification testing, from mechanical and structural testing of full-size airframes to operational, functional, and performance testing.
For more information about our RTCA DO-160 testing services, or to request a quote, contact us today.
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