ISO 13832-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 13832:2013 — Aerospace — Wire, aluminium alloy and copper-clad aluminium conductors — General performance requirements. This International Standard specifies performance, dimensional, electrical and mechanical requirements for aluminium-based and copper-clad aluminium (CCA) stranded conductors intended for lightweight aircraft electrical cables and other aerospace applications.

Abstract

ISO 13832:2013 defines the dimensions, electrical characteristics and mechanical characteristics of aluminium-based and copper-clad aluminium conductors for lightweight aircraft electrical cables. It applies to stranded conductors with nominal cross-sectional areas from 0.22 mm² up to 107 mm² inclusive, and excludes conventional copper conductors, fire‑resistant cable conductors and thermocouple extension conductors (which are covered by other standards).

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed at review).
• Publication date: March 2013 (2013-03).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 49.060 (Aerospace).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2013).
• Number of pages: 11 pages.

Scope

This standard applies to stranded aluminium‑based and copper‑clad aluminium conductors for use in lightweight aircraft electrical cables and aerospace applications. It covers conductor dimensions and their required electrical and mechanical properties for nominal cross-sectional areas from 0.22 mm² to 107 mm², and explicitly excludes conductors intended for conventional copper‑based cables, fire‑resistant cables and thermocouple extension cables.

Key topics and requirements

• Specification of conductor dimensions (stranding, nominal cross-sectional area ranges and tolerances).
• Electrical characteristics: conductor resistance and related electrical performance criteria.
• Mechanical characteristics: tensile properties, elongation and mechanical performance requirements under expected service conditions.
• Material types covered: aluminium alloy conductors and copper‑clad aluminium (CCA) conductors.
• Applicability limits: nominal cross‑section range 0.22 mm² to 107 mm²; exclusions and references to other standards for copper conductors, fire‑resistant conductors and thermocouple extension conductors.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of aerospace and aircraft electrical cables, component and harness designers, procurement and specification engineers in the aerospace sector, testing and certification laboratories, and quality assurance teams use this standard to specify and verify conductor performance for lightweight aircraft wiring systems.

Related standards

ISO 13832:2013 references and distinguishes itself from other conductor/cable standards, noting that conductors for conventional copper‑based cables are specified in ISO 2635, fire‑resistant cable conductors in ISO 1967, and thermocouple extension conductors in ISO 8056 (as indicated in the standard). It is also positioned within aerospace materials and electrical wiring standardization under ISO/TC 20/SC 1.

Keywords

aerospace wire, aluminium conductor, copper‑clad aluminium (CCA), stranded conductor, conductor dimensions, electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, lightweight aircraft cable, ISO 13832.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13832:2013 is an International Standard that sets general performance requirements for aluminium alloy and copper‑clad aluminium stranded conductors used in lightweight aircraft electrical cables.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers conductor dimensions, electrical resistance/characteristics and mechanical performance for stranded aluminium‑based and CCA conductors in the nominal cross‑section range 0.22 mm² to 107 mm², and specifies which conductor types are excluded.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace cable manufacturers, harness and systems designers, procurement/specification engineers, testing and certification bodies, and quality assurance teams in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition (Edition 1) is published and — per ISO review records — was confirmed during systematic review (most recently confirmed in 2024), so the 2013 edition remains the current version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 13832:2013 is a standalone International Standard within the set of standards addressing conductors and cables for aerospace use; it references other standards for alternative conductor types (for example ISO 2635, ISO 1967 and ISO 8056) and sits under the work of ISO/TC 20/SC 1.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Aerospace wire, aluminium conductor, copper‑clad aluminium, stranded conductor, conductor dimensions, electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, lightweight aircraft cable, ISO 13832.