Course detail: Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) and FAA Requirements

Description
This course discusses the FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and design concepts required to ensure all aspects of aircraft electrical wiring and installation are safe. It examines aircraft wiring as a system and reviews all Part 25 CFRs related to EWIS FAA certification. Student teams will review FAA Advisory Circulars and present practical applications of the information in a simulation of the EWIS certification process. EWIS requirements for aircraft maintenance and inspection will also be discussed.

Highlights
  • EWIS best practices
  • Team EWIS workshops
  • DER/UM EWIS requirements
  • EWIS examples and practical applications
  • Review of advisory circulars
Who Should Attend?
The course is designed for all aircraft design areas including electrical, avionics, and HIRF/lightning engineers and aircraft technicians. Aircraft managers and project engineers working in electrical/avionics related areas should also attend.

Course preview webinar: EWIS - Demonstrating Compliance for Aerospace Compliance

Course Fees
Early registration course fee: $2,595 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration course 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.

Canada Department of National Defence Discount
This course is available to Canada DND employees at 10% off the registration fee. Please contact the DND Procurement Authority (DAP 2-3) for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.

Certificate Track
Aerospace Compliance, Aircraft Maintenance and Safety, Avionics and Avionic Components, Electromagnetic Effects, Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS)

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
AERO0230 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)

 Session Information: PA26025F

Schedule: This course meets September 8 - 12, 2025. Class times are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Friday Local Time.
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
C. Bruce Stephens

Facility Detail

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108

Facility Resources
San Diego Venue Lodging & Transportation Details

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

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.