MIL-C-83124, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES/PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES GENERAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR (30-OCT-1969)

MIL-C-83124, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES/PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES GENERAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION FOR (30-OCT-1969)., BEST AVAILABLE COPY - MSG PAGE 4] This specification covers the general requirements for design and establishes uniform methods for testing cartridge actuated devices (CAD)/propelland actuated devices (PAD) such as crew escape devices, webbing cutters, cable cutters, guillotines, explosive bolts, and thrust reversers used in aircraft and weapons systems. The purpose of the testing program is to determine performance, safety, soundness of mechanical design, and resistance to environments encountered during storage, handling, and service use.