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3.5.2 Marking identification: Marking identification information shall be as specified on the
applicable drawing. As minimum, each assembly shall be identified by the following (see 4.6.2):
a.
Harness or cable assembly part number.
b.
Harness or cable reference designation (short sign).
c.
Serial number.
d.
Month and year of manufacture.
e.
Manufacturers code identification (FSCM).
f.
Termination reference designations (Placed near the termination but separate from
the harness and cable assembly identification).
3.5.2.1 Wire marking. Marking of wire conductors shall be as specified on the applicable
drawing. The marking shall be visible when the wire is installed in the electrical connector
(see 4.6.2).
3.5.2.2 Exposed surface colors. Unless otherwise specified on the applicable harness or
cable assembly drawing, all exposed metallic fittings shall be olive drab in color and exposed
sheeting material shall be black (see 4.6.2).
3.5.3 Age control. The harness and cable assemblies that contain any synthetic, age
sensitive elastomers shall have the assembly date and the earliest cure date (in quarter and year)
indelibly affixed to the assembly (see 4.6.2).
3.6 Workmanship. Workmanship shall be in accordance with 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 (see 4.6.2).
3.6.1 Insulation stripping. The removal of insulation from electrical wire conductors,
12 A.W.G. and smaller, and from outer jackets of shielded cables shall be performed so that there
is no evidence of physical damage to the individual wire or braided strands.
3.6.2 Contact insertion in connectors. Damage to connector inserts or the contacts due to
insertion or extraction is unacceptable. The insertion and extraction tools recommended by the
manufacturer of connector and contacts shall be used in all cases. Alcohol or lubricants
recommended by the connector manufacturer may be used as an aid to contact insertion. The
connector assembly is to be thoroughly dried after lubricant application and there shall be no
evidence of residue from lubricant remaining on the connector insert or contacts.
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