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Abstract

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C at 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user.
These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this document and other referenced documents the requirements of this document shall take precedence.

Status
Published
Publication Date
20-Aug-2019
Withdrawal Date
28-Feb-2020
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
21-Jan-2025
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026

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Overview

EN 4612-002:2019 covers the general requirements for the XLETFE family of jacketed or screened and jacketed electrical cables intended for aircraft on-board electrical systems. The standard specifies UV-laser printable jackets and tin-plated copper conductors suitable for operation between -65 °C and 135 °C at 600 V rms (sea level). The insulation system is proven in common aerospace voltages such as 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz AC and 28 V DC; suitability for other systems is the user's responsibility.

Key features:

  • UV laser printable XLETFE outer jacket for durable user-applied marking
  • Tin-plated copper conductors and optional nickel/silver/tin-plated screens or braids
  • Designed for airframe use when jacket is present; stripped cores may require additional protection
  • This Part 002 provides general characteristics and takes precedence over referenced documents when conflicts occur

Key Topics

  • Materials and construction: Core cables are to be qualified against the appropriate EN 4611 product standards. Jackets are XLETFE; screens/braids may be nickel, silver or tin-plated copper or copper alloy as specified in product standards.
  • Identification & marking: Manufacturer marking follows EN 2084; cables must be compatible with user-applied UV laser markings per EN 3838. A shortened designation (e.g., for drawings) is available via TR 6058.
  • Colour coding & cores: The standard defines colour-coding schemes for single-core and multicore cables (default jacket colour is white unless specified). Specific coding tables are referenced in the standard.
  • Applicable test & technical references: Test methods and technical specifications are referenced (e.g., EN 3475-100 for test methods and EN 2235 for technical specification details).

Applications

EN 4612-002:2019 is intended for a broad range of aircraft wiring and interconnection needs where high reliability and temperature resistance are required. Typical applications include:

  • Airframe wiring harnesses where a UV-markable, durable jacket is required
  • Systems operating in severe thermal environments (down to -65 °C and up to 135 °C)
  • Installations using standard aerospace power systems (115 V 400 Hz AC, 28 V DC)

Benefits:

  • Improved traceability via UV laser marking
  • Robust thermal and electrical performance for onboard systems
  • Clear manufacturer and user guidance on identification and airframe suitability

Related Standards

This part is the general document within the EN 4612 XLETFE family and references a series of product standards (EN 4612-003 to EN 4612-012) that specify conductor platings, wall constructions and screening options. Key normative references include:

  • EN 4611 (XLETFE family core specifications)
  • EN 2235 (technical specification for screened and jacketed cables)
  • EN 3475-100 (test methods)
  • EN 2084 (marking requirements)
  • EN 3838 (user-applied markings)
  • TR 6058 (short designation/cable code identification)

For implementers: refer to the specific product part (EN 4612-003..012) for conductor plating, wall construction and screening details, and consult EN 2235 and EN 3475-100 for technical and test requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 4612-002:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 002: Genera". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C at 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user. These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this document and other referenced documents the requirements of this document shall take precedence.

This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between - 65 °C and 135 °C at 600 V rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems is the responsibility of the user. These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict between this document and other referenced documents the requirements of this document shall take precedence.

EN 4612-002:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 4612-002:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4612-002:2011, EN 3475-508:2002, EN 3475-811:2009, EN 3475-504:2002, EN 3475-701:2002, EN 3475-404:2025, EN 3475-605:2010, EN 3475-505:2012, EN 3475-505:2023, EN 3475-411:2018, EN 3475-406:2002, EN 3475-418:2019, EN 3475-705:2005, EN 3475-603:2002, EN 3475-404:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 4612-002:2011
Aeronavtika - Kabli, električni, za splošne namene, eno- ali večžilni - Družina
XLETFE - Oplaščeni ali zaslonjeni in oplaščeni - 002. del: Splošno
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose, single and multicore
assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed or screened and jacketed - Part 002: General
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische Leitungenfür allgemeine
Verwendung - XLETFE Familie - mit Mantel oder geschirmt und Mantel - Teil 002:
Allgemeines
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage général, mono et multiconducteurs -
Famille XLETFE - Gainés ou blindés et gainés - Partie 002 : Généralités
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4612-002:2019
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 4612-002
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 49.060 Supersedes EN 4612-002:2011
English Version
Aerospace series - Cables, electrical, for general purpose,
single and multicore assembly - XLETFE Family - Jacketed
or screened and jacketed - Part 002: Genera
Série aérospatiale - Câbles, électriques, d'usage Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ein- und mehradrige elektrische
général, mono et multiconducteurs - Famille XLETFE - Leitungenfür allgemeine Verwendung - XLETFE
Gainés ou blindés et gainés - Partie 002 : Généralités Familie - mit Mantel oder geschirmt und Mantel - Teil
002: Allgemeines
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 May 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 4612-002:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 List of product standards . 5
5 Materials and construction . 6
6 Identification and marking . 8
7 Technical Specification . 9

European foreword
This document (EN 4612-002:2019) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 4612-002:2011.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, tin plated copper conductor,
electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene co-polymer (XLETFE) family for use in the
on board electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C and 135 °C at 600 V
rms at sea level. This insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-
neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc. Verification of the suitability of cables for use in other electrical systems
is the responsibility of the user.
These jacketed cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection when the jacket is
present. When the jacket is stripped back the cores may need additional protection. In case of conflict
between this standard and other referenced documents the requirements of this standard shall take
precedence.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2084, Aerospace series — Cables, electrical, general purpose, with conductors in copper or copper
alloy — Technical specification
EN 2235, Aerospace series — Single and multicore electrical cables, screened and jacketed — Technical
specification
EN 3475-100 (all parts), Aerospace series — Cables, electrical, aircraft use — Test methods — Part 100:
General
EN 3838, Aerospace series — Requirements and tests on user-applied markings on aircraft electrical cables
EN 4434, Aerospace series — Copper and copper alloy lightweight conductor
...