ED-344 -- Electrical Insulation Material Ageing in High Voltage Systems

Authority

EUROCAE

Applicability

Assessment of electrical-insulation materials and systems used in high-voltage aerospace environments exposed to temperature, reduced pressure, humidity and other stresses.

Status

Published

Plain-English Explainer

What it is

EUROCAE ED-344 is a process specification providing test guidelines for assessing electrical-insulation material ageing in high-voltage systems.

Why it matters for electric aircraft

As propulsion and power-distribution voltages increase, traditional aerospace insulation test methods may not be sufficient to assess service life under combined temperature, altitude, humidity and electrical stresses.

Publication status

EUROCAE WG-116 lists ED-344 as published on 31 August 2026.

Primary source: EUROCAE ED-344