Know Your Radome – and Protect It
StrikeTape lightning diverter strips were mentioned in an Aviation Week article about radome lightning protection.
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March 10, 2023
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Lightning Diverter Strips: Learn More About Radome Protection Technology
Lightning will strike nearly every commercial aircraft once per year. Yet, an aircraft lightning diverter will keep a plane safe and in service, the occupants safely shielded from the high-voltage strikes.
Weather Guard
February 4, 2021
Airbus A319 Lightning Protection System: How Does it Work?
The Airbus A319 is an advanced aircraft that has been in faithful service since 1995, with over 1400 planes in use today. It’s a
Weather Guard
October 13, 2020
4 Key Types of Composite Aircraft Lightning Protection
There are a handful of different solutions in composite aircraft lightning protection that have been in use for quite some time. These include expanded
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October 6, 2020
EASA 25.581 – A Guide To Lightning Protection Compliance
In this video tutorial on EASA 25.581 (which includes subtitles and a full transcript below), you’ll learn FAA DER Allen Hall’s 5 key steps
Weather Guard
October 6, 2020
HOW TO COMPLY: FAA 14 CFR 25.581: Step-by-Step Guide
In this tutorial we’re going to talk about compliance FAA regulation 14 CFR 25.581, which has to deal with aircraft structures of part 25
Weather Guard
October 3, 2020
MIL-B-5087B: What You Need to Know
The MIL-B-5087 document established the 2.5 milliohm bonding requirement. In this overview, learn everything you need to know so that your aircraft is outfitted
Weather Guard
October 1, 2020
SAE ARP Lightning Documents: What Engineers Need to Know
Every SAE ARP lightning document is a key piece of the puzzle for radome design engineers. This guidance material is meant to help designers
Weather Guard
June 25, 2020
StrikeTape Lightning Diverters (Shine Diverters)
If you’re looking for a shine diverter, you’re in the right place and can now buy direct from Weather Guard Lightning Tech. We’re no
Weather Guard
May 20, 2020
Lightning Protection for Weather Nose Radomes: Important Regulations & Design Considerations
Can your radome’s lightning protection handle a 200,000-amp lightning strike? That’s a 2 million action integral. Find out about the regulations and requirements.
Weather Guard
May 19, 2020