Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to Defense Logistics
Agency - Aviation, ATTN: DLAA-VEB, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA
23297-5616 or emailed to STDZNMGT@dla.mil. Since contact information can change, you
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AMSC N/A FSC 1640
INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-781J
10 March 2014
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-781H
1 April 2005
MIL-DTL-781H
w/AMENDMENT 3
17 February 2009
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
TERMINAL, WIRE ROPE SWAGING,
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department
of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers wire rope terminals designed for attachment to wire
rope by swaging.
1.2 Classification. The terminals will be of the following types, as specified (see 6.2).
1.2.1 Types. The types of terminals are as follows:
Type I - Straight shank terminals
Type II - Ball-end terminals
Other - Eye and fork end strap terminals
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this
specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has
been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must
meet all specified requirements of the documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification,
whether or not they are listed.
