This report defines the guidelines for a COMMON TERMINATION METHOD for aerospace vehicle electrical wiring systems and shows how designers can select a minimum number of different parts, among preferred connecting devices that will satisfy all system requirements while achieving the objective of minimum cost in procurement, assembly and maintenance without compromising quality or reliability.
AS5259 covers design requirements, performance requirements, and methods of procurement for tools and associated accessories used to crimp wire barrels of aircraft electrical wiring components including ferrules, terminals, splices, and connector contacts on wire/cable sizes 8 to 4/0.