DIN EN 3838:2011-02

Durability of function-related marking of aircraft electrical cables is of great importance throughout the life of an aircraft, namely during its initial assembly, operation and maintenance operations in service. Markings should, therefore, be made to a sufficiently high standard to satisfy requirements initially and for the remainder of the expected life of marked cable or equipment containing it. Markings are applied by the user to the cable insulation, jacket or sheath and should not degrade the performance of the cable. They should be applied in accordance with design requirements using a process approved by the Design Authority. The standard DIN EN 3838 specifies tests that should be performed on markings applied by the user to ensure that their durability is satisfactory and that, after application of markings directly to the cable insulation, jacket or sheath, the cable will meet the performance requirements which have been laid down. The standard EN 3838 series has been prepared by ASD-STAN, Technical Section Electrics, Avionics, with the participation of German experts of the Aerospace Standards Committee. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) declared the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD-STAN) responsible for the preparation of European standards (EN) for the field of aerospace. The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 131-04-02 AA "Elektrische Leitungen" ("Electric cables") of the Aerospace Standards Committee at DIN.