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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-55446       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Cables, Telephone, Switchboard: Plastic Insulated, Plastic Jacketed
Scope:  This specification covers plastic insulated, plastic jacketed, telephone switchboard cables consisting of number 22 AWG conductors in combinations of pairs and singles ranging from 4 pairs to 201 pairs (see 1.2). Not recommended for shipboard or aerospace applications due to toxic smoke release in the event of a fire. PVC is not recommended in other applications (i.e. confined spaces, low ventilation) where there is the potential for human smoke exposure in a fire.
Status:  Inactive Document Date:  20-MAY-2019      
  Next Review Due:  17-MAY-2029
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 D Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A20-MAY-201918583.0 KB
Document ImageRevision D A09-NOV-201119883.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C A21-NOV-200619262.5 KB
Document ImageRevision B A27-OCT-200019131.2 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 2 - InactivationA16-JUN-1997133.8 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA19-DEC-1988121.1 KB
Document ImageRevision A Amendment 2 A15-OCT-1974134.6 KB
Document ImageRevision A A19-FEB-196823746.1 KB

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