SWAMP is the acronym for Severe Weather and Moisture Prone. Boeing Specification BMS 13-58 defines SWAMP wire construction.
Key Features
Designed to operate at temperaures up to 260°C
SWAMP Wire Applications
Wheel housings
Wings
Any exposed area of the aircraft
Arc Resistance (Wet & Dry) - 67 wires must pass
Dynamic Cut Through - 50 lbs. min.
Wicking - 1/4" max. distance
Wire-to-Wire Abrasion - 7.5 million cycles
Wire Separation - Must pass dry dielectric after test