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MIL-H-83797A
2 JUNE 1993
SUPERSEDING
MIL-H-83797
AMENDMENT 1
8 NOVEMBER 19B1
MIL-H-83797/l
1 AUGUST 1974

mILITARY SPECIFICATION

HOSE, RUBBER, LIGHTWEIGHT, MEDIUM PRESSURE,

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

This specification is approved for use by all depart-

ments and agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 CQYuagE. This specification covers the general requirements

for light weight, medium pressure, rubber hose suitable for
aircraft fuel and oil systems within the limits specified herein.
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.. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 ~.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions)

and any pertinent data which may be of us’e in improving this
document should be addressed to: sA-ALC/TIRDM, Kelly AFB,
TX 78241-5000 by using the self-addressed Standardization
Document Improvement proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at
the end of this document or by letter.

AMSC N/A FSC 4720

Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release;

Distribution is unlimited.

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2.1.1 Ons , slanda.rds . The following

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specifications, standards, and handbooks, form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the
issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and
Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the
solicitation, (see 6.2)

SPECIFICATIONS

Military

MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base;

Aircraft, Missile, and Ordnance
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation Grades JP-4
and JP-5 MIL-L-7808 Lubrication Oil,
Aircraft Turbine Engine, synthetic
Base
MIL-H-83282 Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant,
Synthetic Hydrocarbon Base, Aircraft,
Metric, Nato Code Number H-537
MIL-H-83796/l Hose Assembly, Rubber, Llqhtwe.lght,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End

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Fittings, Flare to Flare
MIL-H-83796/2 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightweight,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flare to Flare, with
Lockwire Hole
MIl,-H-83796/3 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightweight,
Medium Attachable End Fittings,
Flareless to Flareless
MIL-H-83796/4 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightwe~ght,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flareless to Flareless,
with Lockwire Hole
MIL-H-83796/5 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightwej.ght,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flare to Flange
MIL-H-8379616 Hose Assembly, RuL,ber, Lightweight,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flare to Flange, witt[
Lockwire Hole
MIL-H-83796/7 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightwei.ght,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flareless to Flange

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● MIL-H-83796 8 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightweight,

Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flareless to Flange, with
Lockwire Hole
MIL-H-83796, 9 Hose Assembly, Rubber, Lightweight,
Medium Pressure, Field Attachable End
Fittings, Flange to Flange
MIL-F-83798 Fittings, Rubber Hose, Lightweight,
Medium Pressure, General
Specification For

STANDARDS

Military

I MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables For

Inspection By Attributes
MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of US
Military Property
MIL-STD-970 Standards and Specifications, Order
of Precedence For The Selection of
MIL-STD-831 Test Reports, preparatlOn Of
MIL-STD-1523 Age Controls of Age-Sensitive
Elastomeric Materiel (For Aerospace

a MS20756
Applications)
Flange, Swivel Retaining

HANDBOOKS

Defense Supply Agency Cataloging Handbook

H4-1 Federal Supply Code For

(SB 708-41) Manufacturers-Name To
Code

(Unless otherwise indicated copies of Federal and Military

specifications, standards, and handbooks, are available from the
Defense Printing Service Detachment Office, Standardization
Documents Order Desk, Bldg 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19111-5094. )

2.1.2 u~r Governmen t documen~, drawinqs, and publications.

The following other government documents, drawings, and
publications form a part of this document to the extent specified
herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in
the solicitation.

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PUBLICATIONS

Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order

TSO-C53a Fuel And Oil System Hose Assemblies

(Copies of Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard

Orders may be obtained by writing to Department of Transportation,
Personal Property Operations Branch, Utilization and Storage
Section, M-443.2, Washington, DC 20590. )

2.2 Non-Government Publications. The following documents form a

part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless
otherwise indicated, the issues of the documents which are DoD
adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the
solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents
not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in
the solicitation (see 6.2)

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

AS611 Tetrafluoroethylene Hose Assembly Cleaning

Methods
AS1055 Fire Resistance And Fire Test Requirements For
Fluid System Components
AS1933 Age Controls for Hose Containing Age-Sensitive
Elastomeric Material

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of

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Automotive Engineers, Inc. , 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA
15096-0001. )

(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally

available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the
documents. These documents also may be available in or through
libraries or other informational services. )

2.3 Order of Precedence. In the event of conflict between the

text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of
this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, howei,er,
supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific
exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Qualification. The hoses furnished under this specification

shall be products which are authorized by the qualifying activ~ty

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for listing on the applicable qualified products

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. at the time
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of award or contract (see 4.2 and 6.3). TO quallry, a proauct
shall have been tested and shall. have passed the qualification
tests specified herein.

3.2 Material. . Materials shall be limited to those specified

within this specification.

3.3 Recvcled and ~med materlala . The use of recycled or

reclaimed materials shall be encouraged to the maximum extent
possible. For the purpose of this ~equirement, recycled and
reclaimed materials are those materials collected from solid waste
and reprocessed to become a source of raw materials as
distinguished from virgin raw materials. Used, rebuilt or
remanufactured components, pieces and parts shall not be
incorporated in the hoses or hose assemblies.

The design and construction of the

~, shall cOnfOrm to Fi9ure 1.

3.4.1 u. Hose shall consist of seamless compounded inner tube

Of oil resistant synthetic rubber, reinforced with 18-8
corrosion-resistant steel in a manner to meet the requirements of
this specification and retain the specified end fittings without
leakage or other malfunction when tested as specified herein.

3.4.1.1 ~. Unless otherwise specified, hose shall be

furnished in minimum lengths Of 20 feet; however, 10 Percent Of
such orders may be furnished in random lengths over 10 feet, and an
additional 10 percent in random lengths over 3 feet. When hose is
ordered in specified lengths, a tolerance of 11 percent of the
lengths shall be allowed.

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FULL COVERAGE

HOSE DIMENSIONS BRAID DETAIL

INNER OUTER
CONC . BRAID BRAID
EQUIV. ID OD OD TO
[OSE OD INNER OVER ID WIRE WIRE WT. MAX
;IZE TUBE TUBE BRA ID FIM OD OD LHS/I

-03 .188 .156t.015 .376t.022 .020 .008 .008 ,008

-04 .250 .219t.015 .440t.022 .020 .008 .008 ,010
-05 .313 .281t.015 .486:.022 .020 .008 .008 .012
-06
-08
.375
.500
.344:.015
.438f.023
.549t.022
.651?.022
.020
.020
.008
.008
.008
.008
,013
,017
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-lo .625 .562t.023 .7972.023 .020 .008 .008 .022
-12 .750 .688t.023 .938t.023 .030 .008 .008 .026
-16 1.000 .875t.031 1.156f.031 030 .010 .008 .037
-20 1.250 1.125:.031 1.437*.031 :030 .010 .010 .051
-24 1.500 1.375?.031 1.703:.031 .030 .016 .010 .069
-32 2.000 1.773t.023 2.101:.039 .030 .016 .012 .085

NOTES

.1. HOSE IS FOR USE WITH MPL-F-83798 FITTINGS IN MIL-H-83796/l

THROUGH MIL-H-83796/9 ASSEMBLIES.
2. HOSE SHOULD BE REQUISITIONED IN BULK QUANTITIES, AND FIELD
MAINTENANCE UNITS FABRICATE TO SPECIFIC LENGTHS. PART NUMBERS
FOR SPECIFIC LENGTHS SHALL BE USED IN ORDERING ONLY WHEN THE
NEED FOR SPECIFIC LENGTHS EXCEEDS THE FIELD MAINTENANCE
ELEMENT’S CAPABILITY.
3. IDENTIFICATION: SEE PARAGRAPHS 3.7 and 6.4.
4. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TOLERANCES:
DECIMALS, t .010 EXCEPT FOR WIRE BRAID WHICH WILL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT INDUSTRY STANDARDS.

Figure 1. Hose construction

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standards for parts, materials,
CLs&arukrd.a . Specifications
procedures, and processes
and
not
specified herein shall be selected in accordance with MIL-STD-970.

3.6 PeJ&xDM~. The product shall meet all of the

reauirments listed below and in Table I when subiected to the
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applicable tests in .sectlon 4:

3.6.1 ~on of prod!] t The hose shall be v, sually examined

for conformance with the re~u~rements of 3.2, 3.7, 3.9, and Figure
1, (see 4.4.3.1).

3.6.2 Reduc~lon in diameter. When tested in accordance with

4.4.3.2, the inside diameter (ID) of the hose shall not decrease to
less than 90 percent of the minimum ID specified in Figure 1 for
all sizes except size 3, for which the ID of the hose shall not
decrease to less than 75 percent, (see 4.4,3.21.

Field a achabl When assembled and tested in

~~~~~dance witit.l . 4 ..!
3 “~itv”
, the assemblies shall meet all the
requirements of this specification, (see 4.4.3.3).

3.6.4 When assembled and tested in accordance with

4.4.3.4, the gage shall fall through the bulge under its own
weight, (see’ 4.4.3.4).

3.6.5 &oof E,ressure. Ifhen tested in accordance with 4.4.?,.5, the

hose shall show nc evidence of leakage or deterioration,
(see 4.4.3.5).

3.6.6 .Llongati on o LQot_L!MLtim . When tested in accordance with

4.4.3.6, the hose specimen shall not increase more than 2 percent
or decrease more than 4 percent., (see 4.4.3.6).

3.6.7 Bending and \,acuurn. When tested in accordance with 4.4.3.7,

a steel ball of the applicable diameter shall be passed through the
entire length of the specimen. It shall roll freely through the
specimen, (see 4.4.3.71.

3.6.8 FUP 1 When tested in accordance with 4.4.3.8, the

hose specimen shall show no evidence of disintegration, volubility
of component parts, porosity, blistering or collapse,
(see 4.4.3.8).

3.6.9 Qil_i.mmersion. When tested in accordance with

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I 4.4.3.9, the hose specimen shall show no evidence of —

disintegration, volubility Of comPOnent parts, POrOsity, blisterin9
or collapse, (see 4.4.3.9).
I 3.6.10 CddJemwratir~ ~~fl~ptim. Assemblies shall be tested in
accordance with 4.4.3.10. The specimens shall then be subjected to
the proof pressure test of 4.4.3.5. There shall be no evidence of
I leakage or deterioration, (see 4.4.3.10).

1 3.6.11 gJ .ircu.l&&m. Hoses subjected to the tests of 4.4.3.11

shall show no evidence of leakage or deterioration, (see 4.4.3.11) .
I 3.6.1P Leakaqe. When subjected to the tests of 4.4.3.12, the
specimen shall show no evidence of leakage from the fitting,
seepage through the hose, or other malfunction, (see 4.4.3,12).
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3.6.13 .CQLLQSQrI. When subjected to the tests of 4.4.3.1.3, the
specimen shall show no evidence of leakage, (see 4.4.3.13),

3.6.14 ~. There shall be no leakage, burst, or

fitting blow-off below the minimum burst pressure specified in
Table II, (see 4.4.3.14).

3.6.15 Fire es istance. When required, the specimen shall meet

the requirements of AS1055
aPprC>~’ed tO the requirements
specification are considered
, Type la, Class A. Hose assemblies
of TSO-C53a prior to the date of this
in compliance with this requirement.
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A ],rotective sleeve over the hose or fitting may be required to
facilitate compliance to this requirement, (see 4.4.3.15)

3.6.16 rpsx~. When tested in accordance with

4.4.3.16, the specimens shall display no evidence of cracking
when exanined under seven power magnification, (see 4.4.3.16).

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io Bosetestschedde
TABMI

-quaIification
ad w 1itrconfommce

I QML1?lCA?IOI

>neasay
npie10. 1,1 1,4 5,6 7,8 9,10 11,11 13,14 15,16

mgthof 3 inchen 11inches 18inchm ‘See

18inches colucn colum1 18inche8Ozone
1 ‘See Re8i8tancf
me ass!.
(home
00)9] 4.4.1016

:Olucn
1 Em. ~ ~ + > > > o,:.~;stdnc(
4,4,1,1

ashamy,Edeniodia,
Field
Atch
iaelg. 4.4.3.1 4.4,3.3 4 + + ‘—j +

-3 10” ;7;.5 + + + -> ->

-4 10’ Coupling
-5 11’ 4,4.1,4 + :/:::.;ntr
::;Y tl%’ !::,;
/:]tn

-6 11’ We] iataOilibrs Leakage

-8 15’ 4.4.3.84.4.3.94.4.3.12

10 la” C0rr08ion
12 10” !.4.3
.11

16 24’ Burst
.2018’ 4.4.3.14

24 10’
12 43’

QOALIM
CC21SOEIIASCB

Salpling
(lot
size20,000
ft.OrIM81(S@e
4.5.21

M abow
except
omit h above
corrosion

Periodic
cortrol
Ilot
size100,000
ft.orlean)
(See
405.2)

ASabove ASaboveAsabove Asabove Asabove M above

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3.7 1 n of QIQdLlc-ts. Products shall be identified in

accordance with Pl~L-sTD-130. In addition, a band shall be attached
near the end of each hose length, and for hose nore than 10 feet
long, an additional band shall be attached near the center, with
the following information:

a. Manufacturer’s Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)

code in accordance with Handbook H4-1.

b. Part number of the hose, including size (see 6.4).

c. Date of manufacture in quarter of year and year.

Example: 1z345 )+83797-3? 319? or 12345 ?183797-32 3Q92

3.8 A-W= rnn t~rl.1. Bulk hose shall not exceed age limits
established in :1s1933 and ?lIL-sTD-1523.

3.9 Wc,rkmanship. h’orkmanship shall be of the quality necessary to

produce hose and hose assemblies free from all defects which affect
proper functioning in serk,ice. All prc,ducts shall be free from
oil, grease, dirt, or other foreign material both internally and
externally. Cleaninq shall be in accordance with class O of
AS 611.
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-1. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Bestmonsil,i]itv for ~cction. Cnless otherwise specified in

the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for
the performance of all inspection requirements (exarrinatic>ns and
tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified In the
contract or purchase order, the contractor nay use his own or any
other facilities suit..able for the performance of the insl-ection
requirerlents specified herein, unless disapproved by the
C;n\.ernr.lent
. Tile Government reser\res the right. to perform any of
‘!.c:inspections set forth in the specification where such
r,+.pections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and ser~rices
, .r,form to prescribed requirements.
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4.1.1 lit\ for .onl~ All items shall meet all
requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this
specification shall be a part of the contractor’s overall
inspection system or quality program. The absence of any
inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve
the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products
or supplies submitted to the Go\7ernment for acceptance comply with
all requirements c)f the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of
manufacturincr . ODer.3ti0ns,
. is an acceptable practice to ascertain
conformance to requirements, however, this does nuL authorize

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nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

4.2 . The inspection requirements

specified herein are classified as follows:

a. Qualification inspection (see 4.4).

b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.5).

4.3 2L=~t mmdiLkm. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections

shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions as
specified in paragraphs 4.3.2 and 4.4.

4.3.1 ~. Test fluids for each test shall be as

specified in 4.4:3.5.

1 4.3.2 ~. When a test specifies

shall be produced by immersing
an oil-aged
in oil conforming
sample, it
to MIL-L-7808 at
250”F (Fahrenheit) t2°F for 168 hours. All air shall be excluded
I from the bore of the hose during this aging. For qualification
tests, a new batch of oil shall be used for each group of test
samples. For quality conformance tests, a new batch of oil shall
be used for each 10 or fewer tests.

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following (also see 6.3):
tests shall be in accordance with the

4.4.1 Sampl&s. The length of test samples, the minimum quantitY

of test samples, and the schedule for conducting the tests, shall
be as shown in Table I.

4.4.1.1 w. Each size of hose shall meet the tests in Table I.

The fittings for the test samples shall be obtained from all the
fitting manufacturers listed or approved for listing on the
applicable QPL. Each end of the test samples may have a fitting
from a different manufacturer. When there are more than four
approved fitting manufacturers, the quantity of test samples shall
be increased accordingly. Unless otherwise specified, fittings
for the test samples may be straight, 45 degrees, 90 degrees,
flared, flareless, or flanged.

4.4.2 ~. For qualification tests, one copy of the test

report in accordance with MIL-sTD-831 shall be submitted to the
qualifying activity for approval, prior to shipment of the product.
I
4.4.3 ~. The qualification tests reauired bv 3.1 shall
consist of all the tests in Table 1, and as specified below. At
I the option of the preparing activity, the qualification tests may

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be supplemented
6.2cJ.
by tests under actual service conditions (see ●
4.4.3.1 on of uroduck . All hose shall be examined to
determine conformance with this specification in regard tc, the
following as applicable:

a. Size (Figure 1)
b. Materials (3.2)
c. Finish (Figure 1)
d. Dimensions (Figure 1)
e. Identification (3.7)
f. Workmanship (3.9)
9. Cleaning (3.9)

4.4.3.2 1Reductio n in diameter . The lengths of hose in Table I

under samDles number 1 and 2 shall be oil-aqed in accordance with
4.3.2, an-d measured at least .5 inches ins-ide the hose from the
end. The inside diameter (ID) of the hose shall not decrease to
less than 90 percent of the minimum ID specified in Figure 1 for
all sizes except size 3, for which the ID of the hose shall not
decrease to less than 75 percent.

4.4.3.3 ~ . The hose lengths shall be cut, using

the groove on the socket to establish the cutoff factor. The hose
shall be inserted into the socket to the depth of the groove on the
socket.
tools.
The fitting shall be attached to the hose with standard
The nipple shall be tightened to meet the gap specified in
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the requirements paragraph titled “Field attachability” of
MIL-!7-83798. The hose lengths shall then meet the tolerance
specified in MIL-H-83796/l through MIL-H-8379619. If assemblies
fabricated as specified herein fail in any of the tests required by
Table I, then the assembly shall be considered to have also failed
this field attachability test.

4.4.3.4 . The measurement of the bulging of hose inner

tubes caused by attachment of the fitting shall be made with a
ball-end type gage. The diameter of the ball shall be within .001
inch of the minimum bulge diameter specified on Figure 2. The
weight of each gage in ounces shall be equal to the dash number of
the fitting being tested. In taking the measurement, the gage
shall be placed inside the end of the assembly without lubrication,
and without pushing through. The gage shall fall through the bulge
under its own weight. This test shall be made only on straight
fittings.

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OUTERBFLMD
7

BULGE
—
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i
I HOSE SIZE MI~;iW&lTB:LGE i ~ HOSE SIZE }IISIFIUM EIELGE
,
I 1 ‘lA’’ETEti
r
I -03 .094 -lo .496
Ii”
-04 .141 -l? .563 !
!
-05 .203 -16 .750
I
I
-06 .266 I -20 1.000

-08 .344 I -24 1.250 ;

~ -32 1.625 (
1

FIGURE 2. Coup] inq bulq.e

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4.4.3.5 ~.
mechanically
The hose assemblies,
attached fittings, as applicable,
Iewths of hose, with
shall be subjected to the
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proof pressure of Table II for not less than 30 seconds and not more
than three minutes, using oil conforming to MIL-L-7808, hydraulic fluid
conforming to MIL-H-5606, MIL-H-83282, or water. There shall be no
evidence of leakage.

4.4.3.6 Elongation Or cont~. The hose assemblies shall be placed

in a straight unpressurized position and a standard 10-inch length
marked off on the hose. The hose assemblies shall then be pressurized
to the applicable operating pressure specified in Table II, using
FIIL-L-7808 oil, MIL-H-5606 or MIL-H-83282 hydraulic fluid, or water.
While still pressurized, the standard length shall be remeasured and the
change in length computed as a percent of the original length. The
standard length shall not increase more than 2 percent or decrease more
than 4 percent.
d.
4.4.3.7 Ben a and vacuum. The bending and vacuum test shall be
performed at room temperature. A steel ball of the applicable diameter,
as specified in Table III, shall be installed within the hose
assemblies. The assemblies shall then be bent over to form the
applicable minimum bend radius specified in Table II. All size
assemblies shall not flatten or otherwise deform at any section more
than 10 percent of the outside diameter (OD). While bent in this
radius, a Vacuum of 27 inches Hg shall be applied to sizes -03 through
-12, and 22 inches Hg to sizes -16 through -32, and held for 5 minutes.
Application of vacuum shall not flatten or otherwise deform the hose an
additional 10 percent of the OD for sizes -03 through -24, and an
additional 25 percent of the OD for size -32. With the vacuum still
applied, the assemblies shall be straightened and held in a horizontal
position, then gradually tilted 30 degrees in each direction. Failure
of the ball to roll through the assemblies shall be cause for rejection.
After release of the vacuum, one assembly shall be dissected
longitudinally and visually examined. Evidence of ply separation,
blistering, collapse, or other deformation shall be cause for rejection.

4.4.3.8 . The uncapped hose assemblies shall be immersed

tn fuel conforming to type .7P-4, MIL-T-5624 (JP-8 may be used as an
.:trrnate) for 48 hours at a temperature of 250”F. After immersion, the
●ssemblies shall be removed and, at room temperature, shall pass the
proof pressure test of 4.4.3.5 for three minutes, with oil conforming to
tlIL-L-7808. The assemblies shall then pass the coupling test of
4.4.3.4. The hose shall then be dissected longitudinally, and visually
inspected. Any indication of disintegration, volubility of component
parts, porosity, blistering or collapse shall be considered failure to
meet the test requirement.

“CAUTION: Use safety precautions, fuel and oil under pressure

and at high temperature may self ignite or explode.”

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4.4.3.9 ~. The uncapped hose assemblies shall be immersed

in oil conforming to MIL-L-7808 at a temperature of 250*F for a period
of 168 hours. After 24 hours, 96 hours, and 168 hours, the assemblies
shall be removed, cooled to room temperature, and shall pass the proof
pressure test of 4.4.3.5 for three minutes, using MIL-L-7808 oil. The
assemblies shall then pass the coupling test of 4.4.3.4. The hose shall
then be dissected longitudinally and visually inspected. “Any indication
of disintegration, volubility of component parts, pOrOsity, blistering
or collapse shall be considered failure to meet the test requirement.

“CAUTION: Use safety precautions, fuel and oil under pressure

and at high temperature may self ignite or explode.”

TABLE II

Phvsical reau irements of hose. fittinae, and hose assemblies

Hose Operating Proof Burst Bend Operating

Size Pressure Pressure Pressure Radius Temperature
psi (MAX) psi psi (MIN) Inches (fluid or
(MIN) ambient)

-03 1,000 3,000 6,000 1.75 -65”F to +250”F

-04 1,000 3,000 6,000 2.00 -65*F to +250-F

-05 1,000 3,000 6,000 2.25 -65*F to +250*F

-06 1,000 3,000 6,000 2.50 -65”F to +250”F

-08 1,000 2,500 5,000 3.50 -65”F to +250”F

-10 1,000 2,500 5,000 4.00 -65*F to +250”F

-12 1,000 2,000 4,000 4.50 -65”F to +250”F

-16 750 1,500 3,000 5.50 -65”F to +250”F

-20 500 1,300 2,000 8.00 -65”F to +250”F

-24 250 800 1,750 9.00 -65”F to +250”F

-32 200 600 1,200 12.50 -65”F to +250”F

1/ Assemblies having aluminum flange fittings shall be pressure

tested at the rated proof pressure or 1,500 psi, whichever is less (see
MS20756).

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TABLE III

Dia. plus Dia. plus

Dash No. .001-inch Dash No. .001-inch

-03 .070 -lo .406

-04 .125 -12 .500
-05 .188 -16 .656
-06 .250 -20 .875
-08 .313 -24 1.125
-32 1.594

4.4.3.10 Cold temperature deflection test. One of two hose assembly

samples (see Table I) shall be oil-aged in accordance with 4.3.2, and
the other not aged. The hose assemblies shall then be installed in the
apparatus shOwn On Figure 3 and subjected to the cold temperature
deflection test. The oil-aged assembly shall be filled with MIL-L-7808
oil, and the non-aged assembly with type .lP-4, MIL-T-5624 fuel (JP-8 may
be used as an alternate). These assemblies shall be placed in a cold

●
chamber, the temperature of which shall be controlled at -67*F, t2”F,
and maintained at this temperature for 2 hours. After this time, and
while at the specified temperature, the assemblies shall be suk,jected to
the operating pressure specified in Table II. The hose assemblies shall
also be subjected to a deflection of plus or minus .5 inches at a rate
of 15 cycles a minute for a 15 minute period. Then the hose assemblies
shall be allowed to return to room temperature, and shall pass the proof
pressure test of 4.4.3.5.

I 4.4.3.11 Oil circulation test. The hose assemblies shall be installed

in a test set-up similar to that shown on Figure 4. The test fluid
shall be oil conforming to MIL-L-7808. The sequence of the test
procedure, as shown on Figure 5 follows:

a. Soak the assemblies with no pressure in a cold chamber, the

temperature of which shall be controlled at -65*F, i2”F, and maintained
at this temperature for 1 hour.

1 leakage.
b.
specified
Pressure-test the assemblies
in Table II for 30 seconds.
to the operating pressure
There shall be no evidence of

c. Circulate the test fluid at a pressure of 70 pounds per square

inch (psi) and at a flow rate not to exceed 15 feet a second. While
circulating the fluid, increase the temperature of the test fluid to
250”F tlO”F, and increase the ambient temperature to 200”F tlO”F.

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0 d. Continue circulation for 20 hours. During the last hour of

the 20-hour period, increase the test fluid temperature to 375°F tlO”F.
Maintain this fluid temperature A minimum of 15 minutes.

“CAUTION: Use safety precautions, fuel and oil under pressure

and at high temperature may self ignite or explode.”

e. Upon completion of above-mentioned tests, reduce the fluid and

ambient temperature to room temperature, and test the assembly to the
applicable operating pressure a minimum of 30 seconds. There shall be
no evidence of leakage.

f. The tests described in (a) through (e) above constitute one

cycle. Complete 10 such cycles. Upon completion of the 10 cycles,
pressure-test the hose assemblies at the applicable operating pressure
for a minimum of three minui_es. There shall be no evidence of leakage
I or other malfunction.

4.4.3.12 Lei&Lge. The hose assemblies shall be subjected to 70 percent

of the minimum burst pressure specified in Table II for three minutes,
using oil conforming to MIL-L-7808. The pressure shall then be released
to O psi and then reapplied to 70 percent of minimum burst pressure and
I held for an additional three minutes. There shall be no leakage from
the fitting, no seepage through the hose, or other malfunction.

4.4.3.13 Cnrrns .inm. The hose assemblies shall be immersed, in a

vertical position with the ends capped, into a 2.5 percent solution of
sodium chloride for a fi\,e minute periud. The samples shall then be air
dried for 25 minutes at a temperature of 140”F. This immersion and
drying cycle shall be repeated for a total of 168 hours. Upon
completion of this test the hose assemblies shall be subjected to and
meet the burst requirements of 4.4.3.14.

4.4.3.14 Burst pressure. Within 24 hours after assembly, the hose

assemblies shall be pressurized until destruction occurs, using
MIL-L-7808 oil, MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid, or water. The rate of
pressure rise shall be 25,000 psi, +0 psi/-l0,000 psi per minute. There
shall be no leakage, burst, or fitting blow-off belok, minimum burst
pressure specified in Table II. The mode of destruction and pressure of
occurrence shall be recorded in the test report (see 4.4.2).

4.4.3.15 Firp resl~. When fire-resistance supplemental tests” are

required (see 6.2b) , the hose assemblies shall be tested and shall meet
the requirements of AS1055, Type la, class A (Note: Dimensions are in
inches) . Hose assemblies app oved to the fire test requirements of
TSO-C53a prior to the date of t lis specification will be considered in
compliance with this requirement A protective sleeve over the hose or
fitting may he required to faci itate compliance with this requirement.

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● 4.4.3.16 Q.ZQU~. Two hose specimens of each size shall be

tested for ozone resistance. The specimens shall be approximately ten
inches longer than the circumference of the required mandrel. The
specimens shall be bent around the mandrel and bound with tape or twine
where the ends cross. If collapse of the hose occurs where bent around
the mandrel, provision shall be made to support the hose internally.
The specimens shall be conditioned for 45 minutes in air at room
temperature, and then while still on the mandrel, shall be placed in an
exposure chamber for 168 hours. The test temperature shall be 104”F
t2°F and the ozone concentration shall be 100 mPa [100 mPa . .99 pphm
(Parts per One Hundred Million)]. Following exposure, there shall be no
evidence of cracking when the specimens are examined under seven power
magnification.

4.5 Wlitv confo~a nce tests. Quality conformance tests shall consist
of the following:

a. Individual (see 4.5.1)

b. Sampling and periodic control (see 4.5.?)

4.s.1 fi~ . Indi\,idual tests shall consist of the follok,ing:

4.5.1.1 E.3.ainaliOn of Prod u cL_@&a4d_i_l&.U . All hose shall be

examined to determine conformance with this specification with respect
to size and workmanship.

4.5.1.7! Ek@f uressure (see L4_LL51 . Proof-pressure tests shall be

performed on each piece of hose.

4.5.2 W~nii__g22ic control. The tests to be performed for

sampling and periodic control are identified in Table I. The samples
shall meet all the tests.
4.5.2,1 ~x . The quantity of samples for each test shall be the
same as for qualification tests shown in Table I.

4.5.2.2. ~. The test schedules shall be the same as for

qualification tests shown in Table I.
4.5.~a3 Lot size. Samples shall be selected at random from the lot
size shown in Table I. A lot is defined as products of the same dash
size, manufactured under essentially the same conditions, and at
essentially the same time.

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4.5.3 Reiectim~. When an item selected from a production a

run fails-to meet the specification, no items still on han~ or later
produced shall be accepted until the extent and cause of failure have
been determined and corrected. The contractor shall explain to the
Government representative the cause of failure and the action taken to
preclude recurrence. After correction, all of the quality conformance
tests shall be repeated.

4.5.3.1 Ind ividual tests may contlrru~. For production reasons,

individual tests or other quality conformance tests may be continued
pending the investigation of the test which failed. Final acceptance of
items on hand or produced later shall riot be made until it is determined
that all items meet all the requirements of this specification.

4.5.4. Defects In Lt-ms alre adv acceuted. If the investigation of

quality conformance test failure indicates that defects may exist in
items already accepted, the contractor shall fully advise the procuring
acti~,itv of all defects likely to be found and the method of cc)rrectina.
them.

4.6 in.spe c ti-mu2&__preparation for deli verv. The preservation,

packaging, packing, and marking of hose, fittings, and hose assemblies
shall he examinr:d to determine conformance with Section 5 of this
specification.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Eres .~vatio mfl-adsuing. Preser\,ation and packaging shall be

A or C as specified [see 6.2), in accordance k,ith ?]IL-H-775.

5.-J Packing. Packing shall be A, B or C as specified (see 6.2), in

accordance with MIL-H-775.

5.3 Markinq. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-I.29.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory

nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory. )

fi.1 ~. The hose is intended for use in aircraft fuel and

oil systems at the pressures and temperatures specified in Table II
herein, The products are not recommended for vacuum or hydraulic
Impulse applications,

6.2 ~on ~ea~. Procurement documents should specify the

following:

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● Part
a. Title,
Identifying
number, and date of this
Number (PIK) (See 6.4).
specification and applicable

b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if

required the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see
2.0).

c. Whether supplemental tests are required (see 4.4.3).

d. Levels of preservation, packaging, and packing (see 5.1 and

5.2).

e, Items of data requirements (see 6.3).

6.3 ement%. The following data

requirements should be considered when this specification is applied on
a contract. The applicable Data Item Description (DID’s) should be
reviewed in conjunction with the specific acquisition to ensure that
only essential data are requested/provided and that the DID’s are
tailored to reflect the requirements of the specification acquisition.
To ensure correct contractual application of the data requirements, a
Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) must be prepared to
obtain the data, except where DoD FAR Supplement 27.475-1 exempts the
requirement. for a DD Form 1423.

●
—
Referen&e

4.1.1
Paraqraph DID Number

DI-XDTI-80809
DID Title

Test Report
Suqq ested

9?7
Tailorinq

. .. .
4u4.~ DI-xDTI-80809 Test Reports Use Contractor
Format
4.4.3.1 DI-R-5299C Failure Analysis Use Contractor
and Correcting Format
Action Report
4.5.3 DI-RELI-80322 Quality Conformance Use Contractor
Inspection and Format
Test Procedures

The above DID’s were those cleared as of the date of this specification.
The current issue of DoD 501O.12-L, Acquisition Managemen~ Systems and
Data Requirements Control List (AMSDL), must be researched to ensure
that only current, ,cleared DID’s are cited on the DD Form 14’23.

6.4 With respect to products requiring qualification,

awards will be made only for such products as have, prior to the time
set for opening of bids, been tested and approved for inclusion in the
applicable qualified products list, whether or not such products have
actually been so listed by that date.

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The attention of the suppliers is called to this requirement, and

manufacturers are urged to arrange to ha~,e the products that they may
offer to the Federal Government tested for qualification in order that
they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products
covered by this specification. The activity responsible for the
qualified products list is the San Antonio Air Logistics Center, ATTN:
SA-ALC/TIRDM, Kelly AFB, Texas 78241-5000, and information pertaining to
qualification of products may be obtained from that activity,

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6.5 art Ident~er (PIN)

‘. The PIN shall be constructed as
o follows:

EXAMPLES OF PART IDENTIFYING NUMBERS (PINs) :

M83797 -03-R

1RANDOM LENGTHS AS SPECIFIED IN NIL-H-83797

(See 3.4.1.1)

HOSE SIZE OASH NO. -03 -04 -05 -06 -08 -lo -12 -16 -20 -24 -32

M83797 -32-012 4
I L- EIGHTHS OF AN INCH
I
L-~NcH~s
I
HOSE SIZE’ DASH NO.] -03 -04 -05 -06 -08~-10 -12 -16 -201-24 -32

,*NO~E: The abo~,e PINs have been changed to remove size codes and to
reflect the inclusion of MIL-H-83797/l specification sheet k,ithin this

● document

The
(See old PIN below).

following
The parts remain interchangeable.

PIN has been ret,ised and should no longer be used:

M83797/1- X R

/
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L-RANDOM LENGTHS AS SpECIFIEII IN MIL-”-837~7

DASH NO. -3 -4 -5 -6 -8 -lo -12 -16 -20 -24 -32

HOSE SIZE
SIZE CODE B E F G H J K M N E’ R

M83797/1-H 012 4

II L- L- EIGHTHS OF AN INCH

I INCHES

DASH NO. -3 -4 -5 -6 -8 -lo -12 -16 -20 -24 -32

SIZE CODE B E F G H J K M N P R

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,,. ,.
6.6 Subj.ct ter~ld)

Inner tube
Inner braid
Outer braid
End fitting

6.7 Chanqes from Dr evious issue. Marginal notations are not used in
this revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due
to the extensiveness of the changes.

Custodian: Preparing Activity:

Army - AV Air Force - 82
Air Force - 99
Navy - AS Agent Activity
DLA - CS
Review Acti\rities:
Army - AT,MI Project Number:
DLA - CS 47~o-(3(3~~

User Activities:
Air Force - 11

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