What is do 357?
It is intended to help users understand the objective and rationale behind the requirements, and to help users develop detailed test procedures based on the general test procedures in this document. DO-357 replaces the User Guides previously included in DO-160G.
What is RTCA DO-160G?
RTCA DO-160G provides standard procedures and environmental test criteria for testing airborne equipment for the entire spectrum of aircraft from light general aviation aircraft and helicopters through the “jumbo jets” and SST categories of aircraft.
Does 160G do Section 8?
RTCA DO-160 Section 8 – Vibration The purpose of DO-160 vibration testing, which involves a series of tests, is to demonstrate that airborne equipment complies with performance standards and durability requirements when subjected to installation-specific vibration levels.
Is do-160 latest version?
DO-160, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment is a standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware….DO-160.
| Cover of original 1975 issue | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | RTCA DO-160 EUROCAE ED-14 |
| Status | Published |
| Year started | 1975 |
| Latest version | G December 2010 |
What does RTCA DO stand for?
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics.
Does section 20 do 160g?
RTCA/DO-160 Section 20 provides test procedures to determine if equipment will operate when the EUT and its interconnecting cables are exposed to Radio Frequency interference. Continuous Wave (CW), Square Wave AM (SW), and Pulse Modulated (PM) RF signals are required.
Is it safe to crash a 160?
The purpose of RTCA DO-160 operational shock and crash safety test is to determine the ability of equipment to continue to operate during normal aircraft operations. Various shocks can occur during operations.
Does 160G Do section 22?
RTCA DO-160 Section 22 covers the transient current and voltage spike introduced into electronics cables as a result of the magnetic field generated by a large surge of charge traveling through the frame of the aircraft. Sometimes called a lightning transient or lightning induced effect.
Does 160 explosive atmosphere?
The RTCA DO-160 explosive atmosphere test standard outlines requirements for aircraft equipment that may come into contact with flammable substances. These substances could be fluids, vapors or both.