electrical connections

[Dave Holl]

Crimping is the best way to go!
I have had 35 years in the avionics industry and where possible we will always crimp. On the B737 most electrical connections are crimped but there are a number of soldered connections to switches namely the spoiler test switches and guess what has given problems in the past?!!!

[WISDAN]

I totally agree with using crimped connections for the reasons stated. Experience has shown this to be true for me, although I failed to convince a builder friend not to solder his...........Hope all works well for him.

[ClickClickBoom]

Robinson Helicopters use crimps.

[cap01]

as long as a quality ratcheting crimper is used along with amp pidg terminals and splices . not the cheap vinyl insulated automotive crap . not very much soldering in any of the newer big jets . boeing tried to use wire wrapping like the phone companies use for terminal strip connections on the 747-400 . didn't work out so well and didn't catch on with anyone else .