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Old 20th Aug 2016, 12:24
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On many aircraft, you will find metal structure bonded to metal parts by small bonding straps. Flight controls to their flying surface being a prime example. This assures no arcing through the hinges.


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A Faradaycage or Faradayshield is an enclosure used in order toblock electricfields. It is formed by conductivematerial or by a mesh of such materials.


They are also used to protect people and equipment against actual electric currents such as lightning strikes and electrostatic discharges, since the enclosing cage conducts current around the outside of the enclosed space and none passes through the interior.



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