SAE International releases Aerospace Recommended Practice ARP6903, “Guide for Achieving Plating/Finish Compatibility with Connectors and Accessories Used in Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS).” This standard is available for purchase on the SAE website.
Description: “This SAE Standard establishes that the intent of ARP6903 is to provide guidance to assist users in choosing compatible component finishes/platings to achieve the best corrosion resistance performance for compatible components/couples. This SAE Recommended Practice is intended as a guide toward standard practice and is subject to change to keep pace with experience and technical advances. A galvanic compatibility table is provided to assist with the compatible plating/finish selection. Specific plating performance parameters for each individual plating and each connector/accessory specification have also been provided to assist the product user with compatible plating/finish selection.”
*Description from the SAE website.
