Instructor: Darren Stout

Darren Stout
 Biography: Darren Stout is an EME/HIRF/Lightning ODA UM/AR at The Boeing Company. Darren has a wealth of experience in electromagnetic effects (EME), high intensity radiated fields (HIRF), lightning effects, p-static effects and transmitting personal electronic devices, RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, along with extensive experience in laboratory and aircraft testing. His experience is a result of over 35 combined years as an electrical and EME engineer with Boeing, Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs), FAA and BancTec. He also served six years in the United States Air Force as a B-52 navigator, instructor navigator and radar navigator (bombardier), directing and performing higher headquarters missions including aircraft, systems and munitions testing and is a Desert Storm veteran. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (lasers, fiber optics, and antenna arrays) from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, is an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer, and is a Level 2 Certified TEMPEST Professional.

Darren has taught for Aerospace Short Courses since 2016. He teaches our DO-160 Qualification: Purpose, Testing and Design Considerations, Introduction to Fuel Tank Safety and Ignition Prevention: Design Certification and Compliance, and Introduction to Fuel Tank Safety and Ignition Prevention: SAE ARP6205 courses.

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Introduction to Fuel Tank Safety and Ignition Prevention: Design, Certification and Compliance

This course provides details on all elements of fuel tank design needed for compliance with the regulation, with specific emphasis on electrical design aspects. Some review of regulatory history of 25.984 and 25.981 up to Amendment 25-146 is included for reference for TC, ATC, and STC work. Specific design implementations are examined and evaluated. The course will also include a high-level overview of electromagnetic effects and compatibility (EME/EMC), lightning effects (direct and indirect), high intensity radiated fields (HIRF), precipitation static (P-static), electrical bonding requirements, and requirements for electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS).

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November 2-6, 2026, Renaissance Orlando Resort