MIL-DTL-781J
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful,
but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The corrosion-resistant steel terminals covered by this specification
are intended for swaging to corrosion-resistant steel and galvanized wire rope conforming to
MIL-DTL-83420 or RR-W-410 as applicable. These terminals can also be used in applications
involving corrosive conditions or where non-magnetic properties are essential.
6.1.1 Type I terminals. Type I terminals are the regular terminals in general use on
aircraft wire rope assemblies.
6.1.2 Type II terminals. Type II terminals are designed for use in ordnance and glider
control installations, secondary control systems such as switch or mechanism actuation, trim tab
control, etc., and in attaching wire ropes to quadrants, drums, etc., in the wire rope control
systems of powered aircraft.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Type of terminal required (see 1.2).
c. MS or NAS sheet, assembly numbers, or other drawing numbers required (see 3.5.1,
d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
e. Specific surface treatment method if required (see 3.6.1).
6.3 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards will be made
only for products that are, at the time of award of contract, qualified for inclusion in QPL-781
whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of
contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to arrange to have the
products that they propose to offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order
that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this
specification. Information pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained from Defense
Logistics Agency - Aviation, ATTN: DLAA-VEB, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond,
VA 23297-5616 or STDZNMGT@dla.mil.
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