The AS8050 master document contains general information for qualification of aerospace fiber optic, circular, modular, and rectangular connectors as part of a fiber optic interconnect assembly comprising of a connector, fiber optic cable, and fiber optic terminus. The product specifications (slash sheets) contain dimensional, mechanical, and operating performance requirements for aerospace fiber optic, circular, and rectangular connectors. The product specifications (slash sheets) reference associated aerospace fiber optic termini and cables suitable for use with AS8050 connectors.
This document is intended for connectors typically found on aerospace platforms and ground support equipment. The document provides the reasons for proper fiber optic cleaning, an in-depth discussion of available cleaning methods, materials, packaging, safety, and environmental concerns. Applicable personnel include: Managers Designers Engineers Technicians Trainers/Instructors Third Party Maintenance Agencies Quality Personnel Purchasing Shipping/Receiving Production
This document provides details of test methods that should be taken into consideration when qualifying fiber optic termini to the product specifications (slash sheets). The product specifications (slash sheets) provide pass/fail criteria, optical and physical intermatability, and interoperability requirements for fiber optic termini in circular, rectangular, and modular type aerospace connectors.