MIL-DTL-13169 Wire, Electrical \(For Instrument Test Leads\)This specification covers one type of single-conductor, AWG No 18, stranded, electrical wire, insulated for voltages up to and including 1,000 volts root mean square \(rms\) with Buna-S compound. Wire covered by this specification is classified as type TL-G. This wire is primarily intended for use as instrument test leads.

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MIL-DTL-13169E

FEDERAL STANDARD

FED-STD-228

Cable and Wire, Insulated; Methods of Testing

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

A-A-59551

Wire, Electrical, Copper, (Uninsulated)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATION

MIL-C-572

Cords, Yarns and Monofilaments Organic Synthetic Fiber

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD

MIL-STD-104

Limits for Electrical Insulation Color

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the

Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-

5094.)

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents 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.

NCSL INTERNATIONAL

NCSL Z540.3

General Requirements for Calibration of Measuring and Test

Equipment

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.ncsli.org or from NCSL International,

2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 107 Boulder, Colorado 80301-5404.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict

between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes

precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a

specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Material. The material for the wire shall be as specified herein. The best material commercially

available for the intended purpose shall be used when a definite material is not designated.

3.1.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the

material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically

advantageous life cycle costs.

3.1.2 Copper strands. The strands used in the manufacture of the conductor shall be tin-coated, soft

or drawn and annealed copper wire conforming to A-A-59551.

3.1.3 Separator. A separator may be used to provide free stripping of the insulation. If used, the

separator shall completely cover the conductor. The separator shall be type AR, form Y (acetate-rayon)