Air Force partnering with Navy, FAA on circuit breaker for fighters

The Air Force has partnered with the Navy and FAA to develop a miniaturized version of the arc fault circuit breaker (AFCB) to prevent electrical arcing on fighter aircraft. Adapted from a product designed for use in the home, the device is designed to detect and prevent arcs caused by breaks in...

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