400Hz Aircraft Ground Power Cables
The MCM 400Hz single jacketed, multi-conductor aircraft cable offers significant advantages and cost savings over other ground power cables. The 400Hz Cable is built for longevity with replaceable contacts and nose cover. Cable ratings of 260A and 300A are available as well as connector pushbutton configurations that meet various commercial and military applications.
The MCM 400Hz aircraft cable meets the electrical and environmental requirements of SAE AS5756 (former MIL-C-5756) and the cable head SAE AS7974 (former MIL-C-7974). National Stock numbers are available for the aircraft cable and nose repair kits to ease procurement.
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Advantages & Features
- Patented head design
- Low maintenance
- 25% lighter than banded cables while retaining flexibility
- Pressure extruded, neoprene outer cable jacket
- Low inductance design
- Balanced low profile configuration
- Resistant to abrasion, petroleum products & ozone/environmental deterioration
- Ideally suited for the new generation aircraft or any 400Hz application
DA2-3522-4 SINGLE JACKETED CABLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
*Values for the 260A cable are shown; values will vary with cable size
**Voltage drop and unbalance measured at 90 kVA on 60 ft. aircraft cable assembly at 0.8 power factor.
| Weight Per Foot | 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg)* |
| Diameter | 1.62 in. (4.11 cm)* |
| Voltage Rating | 600VAC |
| Ampacity | 260 Amperes* |
| Frequency | 400Hz rating |
| Outer Jacket | 0.07 in. (0.178 cm) |
| Inner Jacket | 0.05 in. (0.127 cm) |
| Total Jacket | 0.170 in. (0.43 cm) |
| Voltage Drop | 2.99 Volts** |
| Voltage Unbalance | 0.20 Volts** |
| Power Conductor | 6 #4 AWG (21 mm2)*<br />Class M Stranding |
| Neutral Wire | 1 #1 AWG (42 mm2)*<br />Class M Stranding |
| Control Wires | 18 #18 AWG (.82 mm2) |
| Bending Radius | 6.5 in. (16.5 cm)* |
| Ambient Temperature | Operating -67°F to 130°F (-55°C to 55°C)<br /> Storage -67°F to 150°F (-55°C to 65°C) |
DA2-3522-4 ALL WEATHER CABLE EXCEEDS ENVIRONMENTAL & ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SAE AS5756
- Custom cable lengths
- Nose repair kits
- Individual contacts available
- Scuff guard cable protection
- Special plugs or second connector for use as an extension cable or with a wall mounted receptacle
AIRCRAFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR HEAD DETAILS
NO PUSHBUTTON MODEL – P/N: DD7-5500-XX
Connector with field replaceable contacts and nose
Overall dimensions: 11.2 X 2.5 X 3.5 (L” X W” X H”)
TWO PUSHBUTTON MODEL – P/N: DD7-5510-XX
Connector with field replaceable contacts, nose and ON/OFF pushbuttons
Overall dimensions: 12.0 X 2.5 X 5.5 (L” X W” X H”)
FOUR PUSHBUTTON MODEL – P/N: DD7-5515-XX
Connector with field replaceable contacts, nose and ON/OFF, UP/DOWN pushbuttons
Overall dimensions: 12.0 X 2.5 X 5.5 (L” X W” X H”)
(XX indicates the required cable length)
CONNECTOR MEETS ENVIRONMENTAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SAE AS7974
