MIL-PRF-22885/87C
EXAMPLE
M22885/87-
D
E
G
Y
Y
G
Table II (lens style,
lamp wiring code)
Color of lamp filters
in positions 1, 2, 3,
Table III (switch
and 4, respectively,
action, EMI screen)
(see figure 4)
This PIN describes a complete switch (including front lens plate) with vertical split lens style and lamp
circuit, 4 PDT alternate switch action, green color filters in positions 1 and 4, and yellow color filters in
positions 2 and 3.
These PIN's do not include lamps or legends. Switches with legend information shall be acquired
through Defense Supply Center, Columbus, (CAGE 144933) drawing 90103.
Qualification inspection: All applicants for qualification approval shall demonstrate that each of their
items conform to all the requirements specified in the applicable documents, singularly and in
combination with all other previously qualified items, regardless of manufacturer.
Group submission:
a. When the basic sensitive switches are not qualified to MIL-PRF-8805, the switch type for which
qualification is sought, shall be submitted to the complete tests in accordance with table X of MIL-
PRF-22885. If approval of the seal is requested, one-half of the samples for tests in groups II, III,
and VI shall be tested with the seal assembled to the switch. In addition, two sample seals shall
be subjected to the sunshine test in MIL-PRF-22885/13. The sample switches submitted to the
color and luminance test, group VIII, shall also be subjected to the color fade test in MIL-PRF-
22885/12.
b. When the basic sensitive switches are qualified to MIL-PRF-8805, and the switches as shown are
submitted for qualification at the same time, table I applies.
Single submission: When the basic sensitive switches are qualified to MIL-PRF-8805 sample units of
the type switch for which qualification is sought shall be submitted to the following tests:
Schedule I of table I: 6 units.
Schedule III of table I.
Plunger stop test and sunshine test, when applicable.
Group A inspection: Tests may be performed on individual MIL-PRF-22885/88 units and indicator
modules prior to assembly as a MIL-PRF-22885/87 switch, when applicable. Contact resistance may be
performed on individual basic sensitive switches prior to assembly as a MIL-PRF-22885/88 unit.
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