Eric Delesalle
- Senior Expert EMI & Lightning indirect effect Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
- Safran Aircraft Engines
Graduate of ESIEE Paris (France) with a specialization in Power Electronics, Eric DELESALLE has over 30 years of experience in Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), including more than 20 years in the aerospace sector.
He currently serves as Senior EMC Expert and CVE within the SAFRAN Group, focusing on EMC, HIRF, and indirect lightning effects affecting safety-critical electrical systems in severe environments.
He has contributed to major aerospace programs such as A380, A350, B787 Dreamliner, A320neo, TP400, and RAFALE, and is currently involved in next-generation aircraft engine and hybrid propulsion developments.
He is an active member of EUROCAE Working Groups WG-14 and WG-31 and contributed to the latest revision of ED-14H.
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Environmental Testing
Main evolutions of the ED-14H
Environmental testing ensures avionics systems perform reliably under diverse operational conditions. Methods such as signal integrity, functional, modular, and simulation testing help identify failures early by validating system behaviour under stress, isolation, and real-world scenarios—including faults and extreme environments, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, and pressure. These tests are critical for safety and cost-effective development. EUROCAE WG-14 is updating ED-14G to ED-14H / DO-160, revising environmental categories, test procedures, and guidance to reflect modern technologies and expanded use cases, including UAS ground stations. Alignment with RTCA standards and updated guidance (ED-234A) will reshape qualification strategies, requiring teams to revise compliance approaches.