Description / Abstract:
The electric wires covered by this specification are intended
for use in any application where their performance characteristics
are required. The wires are suitable for installation on aerospace
electrical systems within the limitations of applicable performance
requirements.
Temperature rating: Temperature ratings as specified in detail
specifications pertaining to this specification represent the
maximum permissible operating temperature of the conductor. The
maximum ambient temperature should be the rated maximum conductor
temperature of the wire diminished by the operating rise in
temperature of the conductor.
Size designations: The conductor sizes and the corresponding
size designations of this specification are in accordance with
established usage for stranded copper conductors for hookup wire in
the electronic and aircraft industries. It should be noted that
these sizes and size designations are not identical with American
Wire Gage (AWG) sizes for solid wire and strands. The diameters and
cross-sectional areas of the stranded conductors of this
specification are, in most sizes, only roughly approximate to those
of AWG solid conductors of the same numerical size designation