MIL-DTL-3885G
3.3.1 Polyurethane. Molded polyurethane shall conform to MIL-M-24041 or shall meet
material reversion test requirements (see 3.9.11).
3.3.2 Solders. MIL-HDBK-454, guideline 5, provides guidance on soldering of electrical
connections (see 3.8.2).
3.4 Marking. Marking shall conform to MIL-STD-13231. Size of the characters and
properties of the marking shall be as specified in SAE AS5942. Unless otherwise specified
(see 3.1), the marking shall be on yellow heat-shrinkable tubing, type K2 per MIL-DTL-15024 or
class 1 per SAE AMS-DTL-23053/5. All cable assemblies shall have markers applied as
specified by the applicable drawings, contract, or order. The information to be marked on the
cable band shall be as follows:
Line 1. Type designation and length, if part of the nomenclature. The length shall be in
parentheses.
Line 2. Procurement instrument identification number (contract number).
Line 3 (if space permits). Manufacturer CAGE.
Line 4 (if space permits). National stock number.
3.5 Connectors. Connectors shall meet the requirements of the individual connector
specification listed on the drawing or in the contract (see 6.2).
3.6 Design and construction.
3.6.1 Treatment of textiles. Staycords, fillers, binders, braids, and other textiles used in
the construction of cable assemblies shall be treated in accordance with MIL-T-3530, using
type I, class 1 mildew-inhibiting agent, with the following requirements waived:
a.
First article sample approval.
b.
Acidity (pH).
c.
Mildew-resistance.
d.
Color.
e.
Breaking strength.
f.
Length per pound.
g.
Sewing finish.
The treatment shall be applied only with an alcoholic solution. The methods of treatment shall be
acetate, rayon acrylic fibers, polyester, and ends of cable assemblies that terminate in a potted or
3.6.1.1 Cut lengths. Prior to attachment of any terminations, such as terminals and
connectors, the cut lengths of the cable or cord, prepared for terminations, shall be immersed in
the specified mildew-inhibiting solution as shown in table I.
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