MIL-DTL-22759/83A
M. MIL-G-3056, Gasoline, Automotive , Combat
20 - 25 (68 - 77)
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RATINGS:
Temperature rating: 200° C (392°F) maximum continuous conductor temperature.
Voltage rating: 600 volts (rms.) at sea level
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Wet arc propagation resistance (Test required for initial qualification only): Qualification by similarity to MIL-W-
22759/86-20.
Dry arc propagation resistance (Test required for initial qualification only): Qualification by similarity to MIL-W-
22759/86-20.
Blocking: 200°C ± 2°C (392°F ± 3.6°F)
Color: For braided constructions, preferred color shall be dark green with the Munsell color limits of 5Y 3/2 and
5B 2/0.5. White is an acceptable alternative. Conformity of color to the limits of MIL-STD-104 shall not be
required after oven exposure.
Color striping or banding durability: Not required
Conductor strand adhesion: Required
Continuous lengths: Schedule B
Flammability: Test in accordance with MIL-STD-2223 Method 1006 Procedure A.
Requirements:
Duration of after flame 3 seconds (max)
Flame travel
3 inches (max)
No flaming of tissue
High frequency spark test: (When used in lieu of Impulse dielectric test) Test in accordance with MIL-STD-2223
Method 3008, 5.7 kilovolts (rms.) Test 100 percent of the wire.
Humidity resistance: After humidity exposure wire shall meet the requirements for initial insulation resistance.
Identification of product: Color code designator not required.
Identification durability: Not required
Immersion (Test required for initial qualification only): Test in accordance with MIL-STD-2223 Method 1001
including the additional fluids listed in Table V of this specification. Use mandrels and weights listed in Table VI
for Bend testing. Dielectric test, 2500 volts (rms), 60 Hz. For turbine fuel immersion test of MIL-STD-2223,
either JP 4 or MIL-T-83133 type JP-8 (NATO Type F-34) may be used.
Impulse dielectric test: 8.0 kilovolts (peak). Test 100 percent of the wire
Insulation resistance: 5000 megohms for 1000 feet (min.)
Life cycle: 500 hours at 230°C ± 2°C (446°F ± 3.6°F). Dielectric test, 2500 volts (rms), 60 Hz. Use mandrels
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