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Document ID:   MIL-PRF-6106       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Relays, Electromagnetic General Specification for
Scope:  This specification establishes general requirements for electromechanical relays with contact ratings from 25 amperes resistive (unless otherwise specified) and upward for use in electrical applications. Auxiliary contacts may be rated at lower currents. Relays covered by this specification are capable of meeting the electrical and environmental requirements when mounted directly to the structure of aircraft, missile, spacecraft, ship, and other primary vehicles or in ground support and shipboard equipment. Other ratings may be as specified (see 3.1). CAUTION: The use of any coil voltage less than the rated coil voltage will compromise the operation of the relay. For additional application and caution information, see 6.1.
Status:  Active Document Date:  11-JUL-2025      
  Next Review Due:  10-JUL-2030
5945 Doc Category:   Performance Specification  
Qualification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Land and Maritime  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

Projects
 Project Number:     5945-2025-028

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
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