SPLICING FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSIDE 777X FUEL TANKS

January 30th, 2024

The EPFS-X system is IECEx and ATEX rated for hazardous environments up to Zone 1.

Aurora Optics, Inc., has been chosen by Boeing Commercial Airplanes to design and qualify splicing technology for fiber optic cables inside fuel tanks for the 777X.

Aurora Optics was chosen based on Aurora’s existing Explosion-Proof Fusion Splicer, or EPFS, and its ability to address fiber optic cable repairs. The EPFS uses sophisticated techniques to render a high voltage electric arc safe in areas with an explosive or flammable atmosphere. Aurora is also a qualified supplier of fiber cable repair equipment and methods for Boeing airplanes in non-hazardous locations. This key innovation will qualify Aurora to address particular conditions inside the 777X wing tanks.

For further information contact Aurora Optics at info@aurora-optics.com.

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Minimod fusion splice cable repair wins the People’s Choice Award

December 30th, 2022

14 December, 2022. The People’s Choice Award winner for the Department of Defense (DOD) Maintenance Innovation Challenge (MIC) was announced today during the SAE/DOD Maintenance Symposium in Orlando, FL.

Six finalists for the MIC presented their solutions to a packed audience on Monday, December 12. Today, judges announced that the People’s Choice Award winner is Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Repair, submitted by Brett Jordan from Air Force Research Laboratory and Tech. Sgt. William Kesler from the Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Technical Support Office, Air Force Sustainment Center.

As the Air Force reported, the Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Repair offers a new way to repair fiber optic cables. Unlike with copper wiring, there is no approved procedure for repairing fiber optic cables on board military aircraft. The current practice is complete end-to-end replacement of damaged or defective fiber optic cables. The procedure is intrusive and very time consuming, and it negatively affects aircraft readiness.

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Electrical and Electronic Materials Evaluation Team and Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Office worked together with Aurora Optics, Inc., to adapt its fusion-type repair for military-type fiber cables. The starting point was Aurora

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