MIL-DTL-83413C
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in
accordance with the applicable specification sheets. In the event of any conflict between
requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 Qualification. Connectors furnished under this specification shall be products that are authorized
by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award
3.3 Material. Unless otherwise specified, material shall be as specified herein and on the individual
specification sheets (see 3.1). When a specific material is not designated, a material shall be used
that permits the connector to meet the requirements of this specification. All materials used shall be
suitable for connector usage within a temperature range of -55° C (-67° F) through +85° C (+185° F)
(see 4.3).
3.3.1 Corrosion resistance. All materials used in the fabrication of the connectors shall be corrosion
resistant and where necessary they shall be stress-corrosion resistant or treated so as to be
corrosion or stress-corrosion resistant.
3.3.2 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals shall be used in accordance with MIL-STD-889.
3.4 Design and construction. The connectors shall be designed and constructed for rough handling
and service under all weather conditions as may be encountered on a concrete flight line, the design
requirements shall be as specified herein and on the individual specification sheets.
3.4.1 Grounding clamp connector. The configuration of the grounding clamp connector shall be as
specified herein and on the individual specification sheets. The internal construction and internal
contour are optional.
3.4.1.1 Clamping range. The grounding clamp connector shall clamp onto any rod ranging from
.375 inch (9.53 mm) to .750 inch (19.05 mm) nominal diameter.
3.4.1.2 Cable connection. Each connector handle shall have provisions for attaching the grounding
cable. The connection shall be of such strength that it meets the requirements specified herein.
3.4.1.2.1 Setscrews. When required, hexagon socket type setscrews conforming to FF-S-200 or
NASM51021, or equal, shall be provided.
3.4.1.3 Spring. The spring shall be made of music wire in accordance with ASTM A228, or equal.
Diameter and heat treatment shall meet requirements. The spring shall be stress relieved, zinc plated
in accordance with ASTM B633, or Nickel plated in accordance with ASTM B733. Optional material
and treatment may be used provided they meet all the requirements herein.
3.4.1.4 Jaw inserts. Jaw inserts shall be 4130 steel conforming to ASTM A304 condition optional,
carburized and case hardened 0.010 inch (.25 mm) minimum depth. Optional SAE-AMS 5032 or
SAE-AMS6274 steel may be used. Steel shall be zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B633.
retaining pins shall conform to NASM171466 or equal, if used.
3.4.1.5 Rivets. Rivets shall be in accordance with NASM20615-6M, section 2 or equal.
Brass rivets shall be zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B633.
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