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AER-2008 Wire and Cable Basics is a Course

AER-2008 Wire and Cable Basics

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Course Description

Understanding the correct terms for wire components and collections of wires is very important for effective communications between aircraft technicians and engineering and quality personnel.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Recognize different types of cables

• Understand the materials used in wires and cables

• Understand the advantages of stranded wire over solid wire in airplanes

• Recognize the importance of the plating on conductors

• Understand the AWG wire sizes

• Define CAU and perform CAU calculations

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.5