MIL-C-83522/3G
Part or Identifying Number (PIN): M83522/3-01.
REQUIREMENTS:
Metals: The adapter housing and other metal components shall be of corrosion resistant steel in accordance with
SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, class 303 or nickel plated brass in accordance with ASTM-B36/B36M alloys C23000,
C24000, C26000, or C26800 or ASTM-B16/B16M or ASTM-B122/B122M alloys C377000, C46400, C48200, or
C48500.
Optical requirements:
Coupling loss (attenuation): 2 dB maximum per mated pair.
Weight: 6 grams maximum.
Safety wire holes: Not applicable.
Force to engage and disengage:
Longitudinal force: 12 pounds maximum.
Torque: 4 inch-pounds maximum.
Coupling proof torque: 5 inch-pounds minimum.
Coupling mechanism retention force: Not applicable.
Ozone exposure: Not applicable.
Adapter accessories: one internal teeth lock washer .410 maximum by .018 inch thick, and one hex nut .3125 by
.065 inch thick maximum and two protective dust-caps.
NOTE: The adapter mates with MIL-C-83522/1 plug and MIL-C-83522/2 plug.
Referenced documents: In addition to MIL-C-83522, this document references the following:
MIL-C-83522/1
ASTM-B16/B16M
ASTM-B122/B122M
MIL-C-83522/2
ASTM-B36/B36M
SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763
Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the
extent of the changes.
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