Part Number
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Item Name:
SPARK GAP
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 80064 | NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND |
Federal Supply Class
Title
UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES SONAR EQUIPMENT; UNDERWATER LISTENING EQUIPMENT; SONOBUOYS; SONOBUOY LAUNCHERS; FATHOMETERS; SOFAR EQUIPMENT.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 0.525 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
| AMPJ | MOTOR | NOT INCLUDED |
| AMQT | ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AMPK | ELECTRODE MATERIAL | GLASS |
| AMPH | GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |