Allen Hall, FAA Consultant DER
Allen has been working in lightning protection of wind turbines and aircraft for 20+ years. He serves as an FAA designated engineering representative (DER) and served as a Senior Technical Specialist for Lightning Technologies, Inc for 10 years.
As a leading lightning protection expert, he designed his proprietary StrikeTape lightning diverter technology to protect wind turbines and aircraft worldwide.
A career aerospace and electrical engineer, Allen is sought-after for his expertise in protection against lightning, electromagnetic interference and radio frequency transmission. He has worked on programs for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Gulfstream, Bombardier, and many others.
Qualifications & Experience
FAA Designated Engineering Representative
Lightning and HIRF Consultant DER for Part 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35 and AW609 Cert Basis.
Allen has extensive experience with lightning and HIRF designs of structures and systems, equipment testing and fuel tank ignition prevention requirements.
- Structural
- Power Plant Installation
- Engines
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Propellers
Pinnacle Lightning Protection - President & CEO
Pinnacle provides lightning and HIRF design services and FAA DER certification support for the aerospace industry.
Recent programs include:
- EPIC E100
- Learjet Model 85/Bombardier C-Series
- Honda HA-420
- Sierra Nevada Corp. JAXA Jet-FTB
- Sierra Nevada Corp. Cessna 208B Replacement Cargo Pod
- Multiple Aircraft Nose and Satcom Radome Installations
Pinnacle also designs and manufactures Weather Guard Lightning Tech segmented lightning diverters for the aerospace and wind turbine markets.
Struck: An Aerospace Engineering Podcast
The Struck Podcast with Allen Hall is about lightning protection and aerospace engineering, shedding light on trends in aircraft development, safety, regulations and technology.
Lightning Regulation & Compliance Articles
FAA 14 CFR 25.581 – Compliance Guidelines for Radome Engineers
FAA regulation 14 CFR 25.581 is an important lightning protection regulation for part 25 aircraft. In this article, we’ll discuss in-depth (in both video and
SAE ARP Lightning Protection – What Engineers Need to Know
SAE ARP lightning guidance material is a huge piece of the puzzle for radome design engineers. These documents are meant to help designers comply with
Five Radome Design Mistakes
A Video Training Series
Created By Allen Hall, CEO, Weather Guard
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