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Document ID:   MIL-DTL-6458       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Chain Assemblies, Single Leg, Aircraft Cargo Tie Down
Scope:  This specification covers two types of flight safety critical aircraft cargo tie down chain assemblies. The chains described in this specification are to be used in conjunction with the tie down tensioners described in MIL-DTL-25959, where the Type I chain assembly is to be used with the Type I (styles A and B) and Type III tie down tensioners, and the Type II chain assembly is to be used with the Type II (styles A and B) and Type IV tie down tensioners.
Status:  Active Document Date:  25-APR-2025      
  Next Review Due:  24-APR-2030
1670 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  11  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Aircraft Systems  
  Preparing Activity: 184  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AV   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  184   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins  
DLA Custodian:  GS2   DLA Aviation - Richmond  

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 H Amendment 1 (amendment incorporated)A25-APR-202511237.1 KB
Document ImageRevision H Notice 1 - ValidationA09-SEP-201912.0 KB
Document ImageRevision H A05-DEC-201410237.9 KB
Document ImageRevision G A09-JUL-201210485.6 KB
Document ImageRevision F A18-APR-200810246.7 KB
Document ImageRevision E A14-FEB-200310462.6 KB
Document ImageRevision D A15-DEC-19958187.8 KB
Document ImageRevision C Notice 1 - ValidationA13-NOV-1989114.7 KB
Document ImageRevision C Amendment 6 A23-DEC-19814111.4 KB
Document ImageRevision C A08-JUN-196610385.2 KB

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