MIL-DTL-83420P涵盖了碳钢和耐腐蚀钢制飞机控制柔性钢丝绳的要求。I型钢丝绳能够在-65°F至+250°F（-54°C至+121°C）的温度范围内，在风、灰尘、燃料和石油泄漏、冲刷和其他环境应力以及飞机体验中运行。II型钢丝绳能够在-65°F至+200°F（-54°C至+94°C）的温度范围内，在风、灰尘、燃料和石油泄漏、冲刷和其他环境应力以及飞机体验中运行。

MIL-DTL-83420P covers the requirements for carbon steel and corrosion resistant steel aircraft control flexible wire rope. Type I wire rope will be capable of operation within a -65 °F to +250 °F (-54 °C to +121 °C) temperature range in wind, dust, fuel, and oil spills, in wash-down and other environmental stresses and aircraft experiences. Type II wire rope will be capable of operation within a -65 °F to +200 °F (-54 °C to +94 °C) temperature range in wind, dust, fuel, and oil spills, in wash-down and other environmental stresses and aircraft experiences.