MIL-DTL-83538/9B
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configurations: See figure 1.
This accessory adapter mates with MIL-DTL-83538/4.
Part or Identifying Number (PIN) example:
M83538/9
-09
Specification sheet number
Accessory shell size
QUALIFICATION: This adapter shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-DTL-83538.
The following details and exceptions shall apply:
Group A: Visual and mechanical examination (100% inspection).
Group B: Not Applicable.
Qualification and group C: Two test samples consisting of two MIL-DTL-83538/9 adapters and
two MIL-DTL-83538/4 mating connectors shall be required for stand alone qualification.
However, if the manufacturer is in the process of qualifying MIL-DTL-83538/4, then one
test sample is required. Testing shall be performed in the following sequence:
Visual and mechanical examination.
Salt spray followed by accessory thread strength. Manufacturers that are qualifying this
adapter cover as a stand alone accessory shall conduct salt spray, accessory thread strength
and post test examination in accordance with MIL-DTL-83538. For initial qualification,
manufacturers that are qualifying MIL-DTL-83538/4 receptacles concurrently with
MIL-DTL-83538/9 adapter covers shall supply an adapter and connector pair and
perform testing in accordance with the qualification requirements and test sequence
of MIL-DTL-83538/4.
For group C, twenty-four month periodic testing, one MIL-DTL-83538/9 adapter and
one MIL-DTL-83538/4 receptacle shall be required. Testing shall consist of visual and
mechanical, salt spray, accessory thread strength and post test examination.
Changes from the previous issue: Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
Referenced documents. In addition to MIL-DTL-83538, this document references the following:
MIL-DTL-83538/4
MIL-STD-1760
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