LPA Aircraft Support brochure
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LPA Group has over 100 years’ experience in power connection solutions for the transport sector. The company has an ethos of manufacturing products offering low life cycle costs, good maintainability and good availability of spares. LPA’s worldwide network of customers comprises major international airlines, militaries and many of the busiest airports in the world. We recognise the importance of reliable power systems in these dynamic environments and thus ensure that our products, from Crocodile Cable Carriers to power connectors, are able to surpass the demanding expectations required of...

Lightweight and easily manoeuvrable Compact storage envelope Rapid FEGP connection CROCODILE CABLE CARRIER Introduction Crocodile Cable Carrier Configurator AVIATION PLUGS & SOCKETS Overview Socket/Plug Selector 400Hz Detachable Front Sockets 400Hz Short Nose Sockets 400Hz & 28Volt Flanged Plugs & Sockets Flanged Connector Mounting Boxes Crocodile Cable Carrier Up to 30m long and up to 4 power outlets CABLE ASSEMBLIES Introduction Robust, cost effective and efficient cable delivery system from a fixed GPU to aircraft Available in 6 metre multiples, up to 30m Improved health and safety of...

LEFT HAND CROCODILE CABLE CARRIER RIGHT HAND CROCODILE CABLE CARRIER STOWED FOOTPRINT STOWED FOOTPRINT Can be moved easily underneath the aircraft to be close to the plug Cabling is clamped at each knuckle to ensure the cable does not come under strain during operation Configured with up to 4 power outlets and individual baskets for each cable Castors reduce the rolling resistance and improve the ease of handling compared to pulling cables Power control switches situated next to the aircraft reducing the need to go to the fixed GPU to turn on the power Control box integrated within the...

CROCODILE CABLE CARRIER CONFIGURATOR Variety of AC and DC plugs and sockets ESTABLISHING A CROCODILE CABLE CARRIER PART NUMBER Stage 6 Single, Dual or Quad? AC Plug Measuring/Neutral Supervision? No Detachable Front or Fixed Front? Number of Output Cables Single (S), Dual (D) or Quad (Q) Left (L) or Right (R) Hand Basket Bias Compatible with multiple single core or composite cables Cable Length? Safety Switch Linked Cables? Linked Cables? Typical part number (* Repeat stage 6 for second output, dual only) Stage 7 Aviation Plugs & Sockets Single, Dual or Quad? Stage 2 Trolley Format: Basket...

SOCKET/PLUG SELECTOR Push Button Control No Push Button Control Detachable Front Fixed Front 5 Single Core Cable Composite Cable 5 Single Core Cable Composite Cable 5 Single Core Cable Composite Cable 3 Single Core Cable 5 Single Core Cable Composite Cable * S - Sockets (plug into the aircraft - have tubes) P - Plugs (have pins) AVIATION PLUGS & SOCKETS AVIATION PLUGS & SOCKETS

WITH PUSH BUTTON CONTROL 0 Socket control of power supply Optional socket control of cable reel Green Only Optional LED indicator lights (up to 4) Optional 90% insertion safety micro switch ensures proper engagement before power available at aircraft (part number 43138) Temperature/ Sensor fitted ON (Normally Open), OFF (Normally Closed) ON (Normally Open), OFF (Normally Open) Exterior material: CSPE Cable Size Control Quantity of Quantity Tube Push Buttons of LEDs Bung Size Cable Length Weight: 3kg (without potting) No wiring (socket only) Optional temperature sensors (specify P27)...

TYPE 400 SOCKET FEATURES: • Rear assemblies complete with screw clips, clamping plates, nuts & bolts • Front assemblies complete with power & control pins or tubes • Contacts can be either crimped or soldered • Available with protection cap (part number - 29598) • Socket weight: 2.5-3kg. Plug weight: 1.9kg • Exterior material: CSPE 400Hz DETACHABLE FRONT SOCKETS TYPE 15 PLUG FEATURES: • Detachable front moulding facilitates rapid in situ replacement of tubes, front moulding and complete fronts • Front moulding supplied with fixing screws • Sockets supplied complete with screw clips,...

400Hz & 28VOLT FLANGED PLUGS & SOCKETS • Front assemblies complete with power & control tubes • For type 40 rear assembly, specify bung reference according to cable size • Contacts can be either crimped or soldered • Average weight: 2.3kg • Rear assemblies complete with screw clips, clamping pates, nuts & bolts • The front moulding on Type 40 & 41 Sockets is shorter (65mm) than the other connectors (103mm) FEATURES: • Cast aluminium alloy housing & lid • Epoxy powder coated orange or black finish • Interior manufactured to ISO 461 • Assemblies complete with power & control pins or tubes •...

28VOLT DC 3 POLE CONNECTORS Cable Size mm2 Power Tube Single End Plug Front Rear Half Double End Socket Front Rear Half Double Power Tube Double End Plug Front Rear Half Rear Half Socket Single End Order Socket Ref Front FEATURES: Composite, or 3 or 5 single core harness entry Split control pins & tubes Square bung fitted with removable plug to accommodate control cable Rear assemblies complete with screw clips, clamping plates, nuts & bolts Front assemblies complete with power & control pins or tubes Single contacts can be either crimped or soldered (double contacts must be soldered...

FLANGED CONNECTOR MOUNTING BOXES Quick assembly from standard stock items Composite, 3 single core or 5 single core options FEATURES: Designed for use with flanged connector Types 10, 16, 18 & 19 Weatherproof to IP54 with flanged connector installed Manufactured in mild steel and zinc sprayed, with a polyester powder coated orange or black finish Cuboid design with side entry allows orientation to meet installation requirements Type 27121 gland plate accommodates most cable types and sizes Type 27121 supplied with flange connector fixing bolts Type 27012 supplied with fixing bolts and...

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CABLE ASSEMBLIES NATO STOCK NUMBERS FOR COMPONENTS TYPE 11 EXTENSION HARNESS Performance and dimensions of LPA Connection Systems Aviation Ground Power Supply Connectors comply with ISO 461 and to appropriate Ministry of Defence (Air) and NSN standards. A heat shrink sleeve covering the cable entry and rear housing can be supplied as an option. FRONT AND REAR HOUSINGS Pins and Tubes are machined in copper and silver plated to improve electrical conductivity. Tubes are spring tightened to ensure good electrical contact comply with ISO 461. CABLE TERMINATION With the...