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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MIL-DTL-13486E

FEDERAL STANDARD

FED-STD-791

Lubricants, Liquid Fuels, and Related Products; Methods of

Testing

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

A-A-59551

Wire, Electrical, Copper (Uninsulated)

A-A-52624

Antifreeze, Multi Engine Type

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700 Robbins Avenue, 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.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM G21

Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to

Fungi

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International, P.O. Box C700, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references

cited herein (except for related specification sheets), 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 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in

accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between the requirements

of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.

3.2 Qualification. Cables furnished under this specification shall be products that are authorized by

the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award (see 4.4

and 6.3).

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Strands. The individual conductor strands (see 6.4) shall be made of soft or drawn and

annealed, coated, type S, solid copper wire conforming to the applicable requirements of A-A-59551.

The strands shall be coated as specified therein using any applicable material specified.

3.3.2 Insulation. The insulation shall be such as to meet the construction and performance

requirements specified herein.