[METRIC]
A-A-52500
August 8, 1994
SUPERSEDING
MS53058A(MO)
16 December 1964
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CABLE AND CONDUIT ASSEMBLY, PARKING BRAKE-
LOOP TYPE, BUTTON END FITTING (METRIC)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item
description (CID), for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers three sizes of parking brake cable and conduit assemblies with
loop-type button end fittings. The cable and conduit assembly is capable of withstanding a load of
910 kilograms (Kg).
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
2.1 Materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, the materials used shall be in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications/drawings utilized in the manufacture of products that parallel the
functions of the items covered by this CID. The use of recovered materials is acceptable
providing that all requirements of CID are met (see 5.5).
2.2 Design and construction. Unless otherwise specified herein and in figure 1, the parking
brake-loop type cable and conduit assembly with button end fittings shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications/drawings.
2.3 Plating. Unless otherwise specified, all steel parts shall be zinc plated in accordance with
ASTM B633, minimum thickness of plating is 12 micrometers.
2.4 Grease. Conduit shall be packed at assembly with grease. The grease shall be lubricant type
and unless otherwise specified (see 5.2) shall withstand temperature of -54 degrees Celsius (°C).
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions clarifications, etc. and any other data
which may improve this document should be sent by letter to: U.S. Army Tank-automotive
Command, ATTN: AMSTA-GLC, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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