MIL-DTL-13486 Cables, Special Purpose, Electrical: Low-Tension, Heavy-Duty, Single Conductor And Multiple Conductor, Shielded And Unshielded, General Specification ForThis specification covers two types \(shielded and unshielded\) of insulated, heavy-duty, single and multiconductor, electrical cables for use in low-tension circuits \(see 6.1\).

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INCH-POUND

MIL-DTL-13486E

8 May 2006

SUPERSEDING

MIL-DTL-13486D

4 August 2000

DETAIL SPECIFICATION

CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL: LOW-TENSION,

HEAVY-DUTY, SINGLE CONDUCTOR AND MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR, SHIELDED AND

UNSHIELDED, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

This specification is approved for use by all Departments

and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers two types (shielded and unshielded) of insulated, heavy-duty,

single and multiconductor, electrical cables for use in low-tension circuits (see 6.1).

1.2 Classification. Cable is of the following types and classes, as specified (see 6.1 and 6.2):

Type I

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Unshielded

Type II

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Shielded

Class A

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Single Conductor

Class B

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Multiconductor

1.2.1 Size and arrangement of conductors. Cable is furnished in the size or combination of sizes

and arrangement of conductors shown on the applicable specification sheet or drawing (see 6.2).

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this

specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or

recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the

completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements

documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and

handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the

issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Defense Logistics Agency,

Defense Supply Center, Columbus (DSCC-VAI), P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990 or email to

WireCable@dscc.dla.mil. Since contract information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this

address information using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.

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