Bulk OEM Cable

Cobham Sensor Systems’ lightweight OEM cable can reduce the weight of an aircraft up to 200 pounds per plane.  Cables currently used in most aircraft (MIL-DTL-17 RG cables) often have twice the outside diameter and three times the weight of our FC—Z lightweight cable which is typically 50% up to 67% lighter.  While smaller and lighter, this cable also performs better, with less insertion loss and higher reliability than RG cable.

Cobham Sensor Systems’ cable is certified by the FAA to the requirements of FAR Part 25.1359 (d) Appendix F for flammability and meets mil specs of the United States, other governments and NATO. 

High Performance Lightweight Cable Assemblies

Cobham Sensor Systems offers lightweight cable assemblies using the FA31RXLW cable, a lightweight version of our proven FA29RX cable assemblies, and intended for use in commercial airborne applications.  The FA29RX assembly is a DC to 18GHz, 0.31-inch diameter cable operational at temperatures up to +200 degrees C.   

The reduced weight FA31RXLW uses a silver-plated copper-clad aluminum center conductor and silver-plated aluminum shielding.   It exhibits a greater than 32% weight reduction with no impact on performance.