Applied Technical Services is one of the nationโs leading temperature and altitude testing providers, performing several types of thermal testing and analysis services in our RTCA DO-160 4.0 Temperature and Altitude Testing Lab.
Temperature and Altitude Testing
RTCA DO-160 Section 4.0 testing is performed to ensure the proper functionality of equipment at the different temperatures and altitudes this equipment will be exposed to in standard operating environments. This applies to aircraft equipment in controlled temperature and pressurization environments, partially controlled temperature and pressurization environments, non-pressurized but controlled temperature environments, pressurized but uncontrolled temperature environments, and uncontrolled temperature and pressurization environments.
Temperature testing includes ground survival low-temperature testing, short-time operating low and high-temperature testing, in-flight loss of cooling testing, decompression testing, overpressure testing, as well as additional testing procedures.
RTCA DO-160
As an RTCA DO-160 4.0 Temperature and Altitude Testing Lab, ATS conducts testing in compliance with RTCA standards for aircraft equipment. RTCA standards apply to a wide range of aircraft types and sizes and must be complied with by all aircraft manufacturers.
Additional RTCA DO-160 Testing and Analysis Services
ATS specializes in RTCA DO-160 testing and analysis services, offering testing in accordance with the following standards:
- Section 5: Temperature Variation Testing
- Section 6: Humidity Testing
- Section 7: Operational Shocks Testing
- Section 8: Vibration Testing
- Section 9: Explosive Atmosphere Testing
- Section 10: Waterproofness Testing
- Section 11: Fluids Susceptibility Testing
- Sections 15-19
- Section 20 Radiated/Conducted
- Section 21 Radiated/Conducted
- Section 22 (Levels 1-3)
- Section 25
Industry Standards at ATS
ATS performs testing, analysis, and inspection services in accordance with many different standards, including but not limited to standards set by the following organizations and authorities:
- Society of Automotive Engineers – SAE
- Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics – RTCA
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME
- United States Department of Defense โ DOD
- International Electrotechnical Commission – IEC
- International Organization for Standardization – ISO
- National Institute of Standards and Technology โ NIST
- Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center – AATTC
- American National Standards Institute – ANSI
- The American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM
- American Association for Laboratory Accreditation – A2LA
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – IEEE
Our Temperature Testing Capabilities
ATS performs testing, analysis, and inspection services in accordance with many different standards, including but not limited to standards set by the following organizations and authorities:
- Thermal Shock Testing
- Fluorescent UV Weathering
- Salt Spray Fog Testing
- Heat Aging Testing and Analysis
- Temperature and Humidity Cycling
- Xenon Arc Weathering
Industries Served
ATS is the preferred industrial testing and analysis provider of some of the countryโs most highly revered companies in several different industries, including but not limited to:
- Military and Defense
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Renewable Energy
- Building and Construction
- Power Generation
- Oil and Gas
- Nuclear
- Aviation
- Consumer Products
- Aerospace
- Pulp and Paper
Quality Assurance at ATS: We Take a Closer Look
Our internationally recognized quality assurance program gives our clients the guarantee that they will receive the highest quality of service possible, regardless of which ATS department or location they work with. This program establishes accountability at every level and is adhered to by all technicians, chemists, and testing experts our expansive service network. Our customers value our dedication to quality, precision, and timeliness, and this quality assurance program ensures the type of experience that has helped us develop the credibility and business relationships we have today.
About Applied Technical Services
With over five decades of experience providing industrial testing and analysis services, ATS offers unparalleled industry expertise that gives us the skills, resources, and knowledge to exceed the expectations and needs of our clients both domestically and abroad. Because of our long list of certifications and accreditations, ATS always provides accurate reporting that our clients can rely on.
We respect your organizationโs need for expedience and dependability and utilize our vast service network of ATS Family Companies (FoC) to ensure quick turnaround times and reliable service quality. This service network provides our clients with the convenience of being able to schedule services wherever and whenever works best for them, helping to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
Contact Us
Call us today at +1 (888) 287-5227 to request a free quote for RTCA DO-160 services.