MIL-DTL-17/134D
Watertightness (not applicable to M17/134-00002 or M17/134-00004): One end of a five foot length of
completed cable shall be placed in a terminal fitting which will allow water pressure to be applied directly
to the exposed cross-sectional area of the end of the cable. Exposure of the sides of the cable to water
shall be kept to a minimum, and the fitting shall not exert radial compression against the cable. Unless
otherwise approved by the qualifying activity, the sealer used for the packing gland in the terminal fitting
shall be a metal alloy having a maximum melting point of 88°C. The specimen shall be subjected to a
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water pressure of 25 lbf /in for a period of 6 hours. Any evidence of water leakage shall be cause for
rejection.
Hydrostatic (open end) (not applicable to M17/134-00002 or M17/134-00004): A 5-foot specimen of
completed cable shall be fitted into a gland similar to USL 44500B-12. The cable shall be capable of
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withstanding 1,000 lbf/in applied to the gland end of the specimen for a period of 2 hours. Any evidence
of water leakage shall be cause for rejection.
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