Aerospace series - Copper or copper alloy lightweight conductors for electrical cables - Product standard (Normal and tight tolerances)

This document specifies the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction and mass of lightweight conductors, normal and tight tolerances, in copper or copper alloy for electrical cables for aerospace applications.
It applies to stranded conductors, with a nominal cross-sectional area of 0,15 mm2 to 14 mm2 inclusive.
The conductors for thermocouple extension and fire-resistant cables are not covered by this document.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Leichter Leiter aus Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung für elektrische Leitungen - Produktnorm (Normale und enge Toleranzen)

Dieses Dokument legt die Maße, den ohmschen Widerstand, die mechanischen Eigenschaften, den Aufbau und die Masse von leichten Leitern aus Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung für elektrische Leitungen für Anwendungen in der Luft- und Raumfahrt fest.
Es gilt für verseilte Leiter mit Nennquerschnittsflächen von 0,15mm2 bis 14mm2.
Dieses Dokument enthält keine Leiter für Thermoelemente und feuerbeständige Leitungen.

Série aérospatiale - Conducteurs a tolérances réduites en cuivre ou alliage de cuivre pour câbles électriques - Norme de produit (Tolérances normales et réduites)

Le présent document spécifie les dimensions, la résistance linéique, les caractéristiques mécaniques, la construction et la masse des conducteurs légers, à tolérances normales et serrées, en cuivre ou en alliage de cuivre pour les câbles électriques utilisés dans les applications aérospatiales.
Il s'applique aux conducteurs toronnés ayant une section nominale de 0,15 mm2 à 14 mm2 incluse.
Les conducteurs pour les extensions de thermocouples et câbles résistant au feu ne sont pas couverts par ce document.

Aeronavtika - Lahki vodniki iz bakra ali bakrenih zlitin za električne kable - Standard za proizvod (običajne in ozke tolerance)

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Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
30-Dec-2025
Technical Committee
I13 - Imaginarni 13
Current Stage
4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
Start Date
29-Oct-2025
Due Date
18-Mar-2026
Completion Date
05-Jan-2026

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Overview

oSIST prEN 4434:2025 is a Slovenian pre-standard under development within the European aerospace sector, specifying requirements for copper and copper alloy lightweight conductors used in electrical cables. Issued by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard defines the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction, and mass of lightweight conductors with both normal and tight tolerances. The standard is applicable to stranded conductors with nominal cross-sectional areas from 0.15 mm² to 14 mm², specifically for aerospace electrical cable applications. It does not cover conductors intended for thermocouple extension or fire-resistant cables.

Key Topics

  • Material Specifications: Outlines the use of high-conductivity annealed electrolytic copper and copper alloys, including specific properties required for minimal cross-sectional areas.
  • Conductor Construction: Details on strand composition, permissible metal platings (tin, silver, nickel), and requirements for lay length and strand compaction to ensure mechanical integrity.
  • Tolerances and Dimensions: Provides both normal and tight tolerances for dimensions, resistance, and mechanical performance to ensure product consistency and compatibility.
  • Mechanical and Electrical Requirements: Defines critical performance characteristics such as elongation, breaking load, and linear resistance.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: References standardized test methods for verifying conductor compliance, ensuring reliability for aerospace environments.
  • Marking and Packaging: Clear requirements for product identification, packaging, and delivery to maintain traceability and protect product quality during transportation.

Applications

The standard oSIST prEN 4434:2025 is designed for organizations in the aerospace industry requiring reliable, lightweight copper or copper-alloy conductors for electrical cable assemblies. Key applications include:

  • Aircraft Electrical Systems: Provides high-performance conductors for reliable power and signal distribution in commercial, military, and rotorcraft platforms.
  • Spacecraft and Satellite Wiring: Lightweight design and robust performance characteristics are ideal for space applications where weight and reliability are critical.
  • Avionics Cabling: Facilitates the manufacture of highly dependable internal cabling for avionics, navigation, and communication systems.
  • Maintenance and Aftermarket Components: Offers standardized conductor requirements to ensure compatibility and interchangeability for repairs and retrofits.
  • Cable Manufacturers and Suppliers: Acts as a benchmark for producing lightweight copper and copper-alloy conductors with predictable physical and electrical properties.

Related Standards

To provide a comprehensive approach to aerospace electrical wiring, oSIST prEN 4434:2025 references and is complemented by several related standards:

  • EN 3475 Series - Covering test methods and general requirements for aerospace electrical cables, including plating continuity, adherence, and ohmic resistance.
    • EN 3475-100: Test methods - General
    • EN 3475-506/507: Plating continuity and adherence
    • EN 3475-301: Ohmic resistance per unit length
  • IEC 60028 - International standard for resistance in copper conductors.
  • IEC 60344 - Methods for calculating the resistance of plain and coated copper conductors.
  • EN 2083 - Baseline product standard for copper or copper alloy conductors in aerospace cables.

These interconnected standards ensure harmonized product performance, safety, and compatibility across the international aerospace supply chain.


By adhering to oSIST prEN 4434:2025, organizations achieve standardized, high-quality, and lightweight electrical conductors tailored for demanding aerospace environments, supporting industry needs for efficiency, reliability, and safety.

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oSIST prEN 4434:2025 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Copper or copper alloy lightweight conductors for electrical cables - Product standard (Normal and tight tolerances)". This standard covers: This document specifies the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction and mass of lightweight conductors, normal and tight tolerances, in copper or copper alloy for electrical cables for aerospace applications. It applies to stranded conductors, with a nominal cross-sectional area of 0,15 mm2 to 14 mm2 inclusive. The conductors for thermocouple extension and fire-resistant cables are not covered by this document.

This document specifies the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction and mass of lightweight conductors, normal and tight tolerances, in copper or copper alloy for electrical cables for aerospace applications. It applies to stranded conductors, with a nominal cross-sectional area of 0,15 mm2 to 14 mm2 inclusive. The conductors for thermocouple extension and fire-resistant cables are not covered by this document.

oSIST prEN 4434:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables; 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems; 77.150.30 - Copper products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

oSIST prEN 4434:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 4434:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

oSIST prEN 4434:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Aeronavtika - Lahki vodniki iz bakra ali bakrenih zlitin za električne kable -
Standard za proizvod (običajne in ozke tolerance)
Aerospace series - Copper or copper alloy lightweight conductors for electrical cables -
Product standard (Normal and tight tolerances)
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Leichter Leiter aus Kupfer oder Kupferlegierung für elektrische
Leitungen - Produktnorm (Normale und enge Toleranzen)
Série aérospatiale - Conducteurs a tolérances réduites en cuivre ou alliage de cuivre
pour câbles électriques - Norme de produit (Tolérances normales et réduites)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 4434
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
77.150.30 Bakreni izdelki Copper products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2025
ICS 49.060 Will supersede EN 4434:2005
English Version
Aerospace series - Copper or copper alloy lightweight
conductors for electrical cables - Product standard
(Normal and tight tolerances)
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Leichter Leiter aus Kupfer oder
Kupferlegierung für elektrische Leitungen -
Produktnorm (Normale und enge Toleranzen)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ASD-
STAN.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 4434:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Conductor materials and construction . 4
4.1 Materials . 4
4.2 Metal plating . 4
4.3 Electrolytic copper . 5
4.4 Copper alloy . 5
4.5 Construction of conductors . 5
4.5.1 Lay length . 5
4.5.2 Joints . 6
4.5.3 Compaction . 6
5 Required characteristics . 6
5.1 General. 6
5.2 Normal tolerances . 6
5.3 Tight tolerances . 8
6 Test methods . 8
7 Designation . 9
8 Marking, packaging and delivery lengths . 9
Bibliography . 10

European foreword
This document (prEN 4434:2025) has been prepared by ASD-STAN.
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 4434:2005.
— addition of: “The elongation prior to rupture, for stranded copper conductor, shall not be less than
10 %.” in 4.3;
— in Table 1, addition the minimal breaking load for 9 mm section is “1000N”;
— in Table 2, addition the minimal breaking load for 9 mm section is “1000N”.
1 Scope
This document specifies the dimensions, linear resistance, mechanical characteristics, construction and
mass of lightweight conductors, normal and tight tolerances, in copper or copper alloy for electrical
cables for aerospace applications.
2 2
It applies to stranded conductors, with a nominal cross-sectional area of 0,15 mm to 14 mm inclusive.
The conductors for thermocouple extension and fire-resistant cables are not covered by this document.
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 edi
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