MIL-DTL-3702F
3.4.6 Environmental requirements.
3.4.6.1 Low temperature. The cable, when exposed to a low ambient temperature of minus 65°F,
shall evidence no cracking, breaking, or separation.
3.4.6.2 High temperature and altitude. The cable, when exposed to temperatures up to 600°F and
an altitude of 70,000 feet, shall evidence no sheath or insulation breakdown, or corrosion of the
conductor.
3.4.6.3 Hot oil. The cable, after immersion in hot oil at a temperature of 195°F, shall have a swell of
not more than 20 percent (30 percent for medium temperature cable) of the diameter.
3.4.6.4 Flammability. The cable, when exposed to an open flame, shall evidence no burning or
charred particles falling from the cable and the flame shall not travel along the cable at a rate of more
than .5 inch (12.7mm) per minute.
3.4.6.5 Fungus. The cable, after exposure to fungus conditions, shall evidence no cracking,
breaking, or separation.
3.4.6.6 Anti-icing fluid. The cable, after immersion in anti-icing fluid, shall evidence no cracking,
breaking, or separation.
3.4.6.7 Corona effect. The cable, after exposure to the corona effect, shall evidence no cracking,
rupture, or burning over of the ends.
3.5 Marking.
3.5.1 Cable. The cable shall be marked with information listed below in accordance with MIL-STD-
130. The type designation, manufacturer's name or trade-mark, manufacturer's designation, and the date
of manufacture shall be applied to the exterior surface of the cable at intervals of not more than two feet.
The date shall be shown by indicating the calendar year quarter in which the cable was manufactured,
followed by the year, for example, 4Q 2000.
3.5.2 Spools or reels. Each spool or reel shall be plainly marked on both ends with the information
as listed in accordance with MIL-STD-129. If paper labels are used, they shall be protected by a
transparent compound to prevent deterioration of marking. The positioning and length of all pieces shall
be indicated on the spool or reel.
National Stock No.
CABLE; IGNITION, HIGH-TENSION.
Type Designation "M3702 __________"
Length (ft).
Contract or Order No.
Date of manufacture.
Manufacturer`s name and CAGE code.
US Government property.
3.6 Age. Unless otherwise specified by the procuring activity (see 6.2), the age of the cable
submitted to a bulk cable purchaser for acceptance shall be not more than 1 year old at the time of
submission.
3.7 Workmanship. Wire shall be free of kinks, abrasions, and cracked or peeled surfaces.
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