MIL-DTL-3885G
TABLE I. Cable or cord mildew inhibition.
Outer covering of cable or cord
Degree of immersion
Textile, or textile covered by shielding
Complete length, uncoiled
Jacket of natural or synthetic rubber or of
Three inches beyond the edge at which the
plastic
textile is exposed
Immersion shall be for the minimum period of time necessary to obtain complete saturation, but
shall not exceed five minutes. As soon as practical after immersion, the treated cable or cord
shall be dried so that it may be free of residual solvent.
3.6.1.2 Pretreatment. Textiles may be treated prior to fabrication into cable or cord,
provided that the textile is not subsequently covered by insulation or a jacket of natural or
synthetic rubber, or plastic, which is applied with the use of heat.
3.6.2 Length of cable assembly. The length of the required cable assembly shall be as
specified in the applicable drawing, specification, or contract (see 6.2). The length of the cable
assembly as specified should be sufficient to allow for field repairs at each connector or stub end
if intended use and storage conditions permit.
3.6.2.1 Cable assembly length tolerance. The tolerance of the overall length of the cable
assembly shall be in accordance with table II. Other desired or critical tolerances for specific
applications shall be as noted on the applicable drawing, specification, or contract (see 6.2).
TABLE II. Cable assembly length tolerances.
Range of minimum cable lengths 1
Standard tolerance
Less than 12
+0.25
12 to 23.875
+1.0
24 to 35.875
+1.5
36 to 53.875
+2.0
54 to 71.875
+2.5
72 to 150
+3.0
Greater than 150
+2 percent
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The length of a cable assembly is defined as the overall length, including terminations.
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Unless otherwise specified, all values are in inches.
3.7 Electrical requirements.
3.7.1 Continuity. Each circuit shall be continuous within the assembly, when tested as
specified in 4.4.1.
3.7.2 Insulation resistance. The insulation resistance of the cable assembly shall be a
minimum of 100 megohms when tested as specified in 4.4.2, except the insulation resistance of a
shielded conductor shall be a minimum of 30 megohms.
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