METRIC
A-A-52477
June 8, 1994
SUPERSEDING
MS53059A(MO)
16 December 1964
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CABLE AND CONDUIT ASSEMBLY, PARKING
BRAKE-LOOP TYPE, EYE 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 two sizes of parking brake cable and conduit assemblies with
loop-type eye end fittings. The cable and conduit assembly is capable of withstanding a load of
910 kilogram (kg).
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
2.1 Materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall certify that the material is
the same as, or better than, the material used to manufacture commercial products that parallel the
functions of the items covered by this CID. The use of recovered materials made in compliance
with
regulatory requirements is acceptable providing that all requirements of this CID are met
(see note 5.5).
2.2 Design and construction. The parking brake loop-type cable and conduit assembly with eye
end fittings on both ends shall be designed and constructed in accordance with figure 1.
2.3 Plating. Unless otherwise specified, all steel parts shall be zinc plated in accordance with
ASTM B633, minimum thickness of plating 12 micrometers.
2.4 Grease. Conduit shall be packed at assembly with grease. The grease shall be lubricant type
and shall withstand temperatures of -54 degrees Celsius (°C) (see note 5.2).
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- GDS, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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