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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-13273       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cord, Electrical, (Retractile, 2, 3, and 4 Conductor, WD-9/U, WT-2/U, WF-4/U)
Scope:  This specification covers 2, 3, and 4 copper alloy stranded retractile conductor electrical cords. These cords are insulated with a natural rubber compound encased in a Buna S or Buna S and natural rubber compound jacket which is vulcanized in a helical spring coil form to produce a cord which will extend and retract freely. These cords are designed for use on communications equipment at audio frequencies, with a temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees C for continuous operation.
Status:  Inactive Document Date:  10-MAR-2022      
  Next Review Due:  07-MAR-2032
6145 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A10-MAR-202211160.8 KB
Document ImageRevision C A01-NOV-20121186.9 KB
Document ImageRevision B A14-JAN-200811149.3 KB
Document ImageRevision A A25-OCT-20021142.6 KB
Document ImageNotice 2 - InactivationA16-JUN-1997134.7 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - ValidationA16-AUG-1988116.8 KB
Document ImageAmendment 3 A16-FEB-19613116.1 KB
Document ImageBase Document A24-FEB-195413740.6 KB

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