MIL-DTL-13777K
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. Cables covered by this specification are used or interconnecting fire control instruments,
generator units, weapons in anti-aircraft artillery and guided missile systems. Cables are intended for use
where oil, ozone, and weather resistance are of major importance and flexibility over an ambient temperature
range of -65º and 160ºF is necessary. Cables are stretched on the ground or laid in a shallow trench where the
terrain may vary from swamp to dry, rocky ground. There is frequent realign and unreeling which may cause
kinking, twisting and dragging when in contact with the ground.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Title, number and date of applicable specification sheet.
c. Military PIN.
d. Length of cable required.
e. Level of protection required.
f. If all white or natural insulation may be substituted for color coding (see 3.5.5).
g. Any deviations from specification requirements, such as marking or increased shielding, where
such deviation do not affect performance requirements. Data for any design changes made by the
contractor should be provided to the contracting officer and the qualifying activity.
h. Whether conductor sizes are included in the cable identification.
i. Whether shields, if any are driven.
j. Any special or additional test requirements.
k. Whether samples for mechanical tests are required and the laboratory where the tests will be
conducted.
l. Packaging (see 5.1).
6.3 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for products which
are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in Qualified Products List QPL No. 13777 whether or
not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of the contractors is called to these
requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the products that they propose to offer to the
Federal Government tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders
for the products covered by this specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be
obtained from Defense Supply Center Columbus, DSCC-VQ, P.O. Box 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH,
43218-3990. An online listing of products qualified to this specification may be found in the Qualified Products
Database (QPD) at https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
6.4 Subject term (key word) listing.
Coaxial
Polyamide
Copper strands
Separator
6.5 Definitions. For the purpose of this specification, the definitions given should apply.
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