Course detail: Aircraft Lightning: Requirements, Component Testing, Aircraft Testing and Certification

Description
This course provides details for direct and indirect effects of aircraft lightning testing and certification. Requirements for both composite and metallic aircraft, including proper RTCA/DO-160 classifications, are examined. The course will also include a high-level overview of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), Precipitation Static (P-Static) and Electrical Bonding requirements. The new requirements of Electrical Wiring and Installation System (EWIS) and Fuel Tank Safety (14 CFR 25.981 Amd. 102) will also be addressed.

Highlights
  • The electromagnetic environment of the aircraft
  • Metallic and composite aircraft requirements
  • The history of lightning requirements for aircraft certification
  • Direct and indirect effects of lightning testing
  • FAA compliance for lightning effects
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all design engineering disciplines, project managers, project engineers and laboratory personnel whose aircraft system may require protection from the effects of lightning.
It is recommended you have taken the following course prior to taking this course::
Introduction to Electromagnetic Effects (EME) and Aircraft Engineering Requirements
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Course Fees
Early registration fee: $2,595 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration fee: $2,795 if you register and pay after the early registration deadline.

Netherlands Defence Academy Discount
This course is available to Netherlands Defence Academy employees at a discounted registration fee. Please contact the NDA Procurement and Contracting department for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount.

U.S. Federal Employee Discount
This course is available to U.S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.

Certificate Track
Aerospace Compliance, Avionics and Avionic Components, Electromagnetic Effects

Classroom hours / CEUs
31.5 classroom hours
3.15 CEUs

Course Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our Aerospace Short Courses, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
Please note: If you are attending an Aerospace Short Course onsite at your place of employment, please contact your company's training coordinator for accommodation requests.

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Course Resources
AERO0070 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)

 Session Information: PA25305F

Schedule: This course meets May 19 - 23, 2025. Class times are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Times: 08:00am-04:00pm CDT
Early registration for a 5-day class : $2595.00

Bulletin

Important: Students enrolled in this in-person course will receive access to Canvas, the KU online course learning management system, because course materials will be provided via this online course system prior to the start of the course. Students must set up their Canvas account using the instructions emailed right after registration in order to access these materials when they become available a week prior to the course. Students will also need to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. Internet access and power supply will be provided on site. **If you require learning accommodations contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Tae Yoon

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus
BEST Conference Center
12604 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 897-8472

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $250.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 5 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.