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Electrical Components
When Wings was first established our main focus
was the electrical components used on all aircraft. These are
the electro mechanical components used on all aircraft. These
are the electro mechanical parts, not electronic (passive) components.
Assembling and selling connectors are a main product
for wings. In much the same way, all "Cola" drinks are
called "Cokes", many technicians and mechanics refer
to all connectors as "Cannon Plugs". In the same way,
many mechanics and technicians refer to all switches as "Micro
Switches". This goes back to the second World War when ITT
Cannon and Micro Switch were the primary manufacturers of these
two products.
Connectors come in various configurations primarily
circular and rectangular. Again, different components are referred
to by other names. For instance, rectangular connectors are sometimes
referred to as "Rack and Panel" connectors. That is
due to where they are predominately utilized.
Other electrical components available from Wings
are:
Toggle Switches
Switch Guards
Mechanical Limit Switches
Proximity Limit Switches
Relays, both electro mechanical and time delay
Relay Sockets
Annunciators
Pushbutton Circuit Breakers
Remote Controlled Circuit Breakers
Terminals and Lugs
Splices
Butt Splices
Knife Disconnects
Terminal Modules
Tracks and Rails
Main Cabin Speakers
Pushbutton Switches (Sometimes referred to as annunciators)
Annunciator Panels
As a rule pushbutton switches are either push
to on and push to off (Alternate Action) or momentary.
Electrical components are used throughout the
aircraft cockpit, main cabin (PSU-Passenger Service Unit), engine,
landing gear, control surfaces, thrust reversers, avionic bay.
Click here to view our "Connector
Reference Sheet". This should answer many questions as
to what connectors are available from Wings. |
Engine Components
Due to the harsh environment in which engines
operate special circular connectors were developed to be used
in that application. These were simply called "Firewall Connectors"
or "Engine" connectors. When you consider the heat,
chemicals, and lubricants used in and around aircraft engines,
the specifications and requirements are very stringent. They are
unique and have their own unique part number series.
The insulators, shells, and the other components
were designed and manufactured to be operated in this unique environment.
Wings stocks and sells a wide range of engine
connectors. These are circular connectors in different sizes and
configurations and will withstand extreme operating conditions.
Other engine components offered by wings are thrust
reverser switches, conduit assemblies and related conduit hardware.
Please refer to the electrical components section
as to the connector types we offer. |
Avionics Installation
TCAS (Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System)
utilizes ARINC 600 connectors specifically developed for TCAS
systems are in this section.
Wind shear protection, TAWS (Terrain Avoidance
Warning System), ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and
Reporting System) are just three systems that require ARINC connectors,
circular connectors, and other electrical components for installation.
Many times racks are available with all the connectors
and other components in addition to connectors they may include
relays, relay sockets and circuit breakers. There are several
companies that specialize in supplying "System Integration
Kits". These kits contain trays , structural mounts, wire
harnesses, connectors, and the other electrical hardware items
required in the installation. Wings supplies connectors to most
of these companies. |
Cabin
The P.S.U.'s (Passenger Service Unit), portions
of the galley's and the movie screen are what most people see
in the main cabin. Like the other sections of the aircraft there
are a myriad number of components that are required to provide
an acceptable level of service for the paying passenger.
In flight entertainment - we stock and sell the
connector and cable assemblies required to operate the audio and
video systems for the passengers.
Galley - ovens, coffee makers, and gallery carts,
we stock the coffee maker switches, circuit breakers, and connectors
associated with all the galley equipment. The next time you board
an aircraft take a look at the galley area. You will need legends
indicating the functions of the equipment. Wings Electro Sales
supplies the components and performs most of the engravings on
the switch buttons.
We also provide reading light switches, flight
attendant call switches, lamps for the reading lights, and the
connectors utilized in the emergency track lighting system. |
Cockpit
Even though many of the electrical components
are used in the cockpit. There are components which are exclusive
to the cockpit. For instance speakers. The speakers in the cockpit
are unique due to their application and quality. The TCAS system
has it's own speaker. There are rudder trim switches, switch guards,
instrument clamps, chart holders, and memory reminder devices.
The memory/reminder devices are used to keep track of headings,
radio frequencies, altitude and any other critical information
utilized by the cockpit crew.
With regards to "Digital Aircraft" such
as the A320, most of the cockpit switches are the illuminated
pushbutton type. These are items in which wings also specializes.
These are available complete or in component form. |
Landing Gear
Wings stocks many hard to find items utilized
in the overhaul and maintenance of landing gear.
Circular connectors, position indicating switches
(Both Electro Mechanical and Proximity), conduit, conduit assemblies
and conduit hardware items such as unions, adapters, and nuts.
The conduit assemblies we stock are PMA approved
and are so identified. We also stock bulk conduit.
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