MIL-W-83140, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: WIRE ROPE: STEEL, (STAINLESS STEEL) PREFORMED, NONROTATING, FOR AIRCRAFT RESCUE HOIST AND CARGO HANDLING (WINCHING) (11 APR 1969) [S/S BY MIL-DTL-83140A]

MIL-W-83140, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: WIRE ROPE: STEEL, (STAINLESS STEEL) PREFORMED, NONROTATING, FOR AIRCRAFT RESCUE HOIST AND CARGO HANDLING (WINCHING) (11 APR 1969) [S/S BY MIL-DTL-83140A]., This specification covers the requirements for nonrotating (see 6.4.4), preformed stainless steel wire rope (see 6.4.1) for aircraft rescue hoist and cargo handling winching applications. The word "cable" is used interchangeably with "wire rope" throughout this specification.