INCH-POUND
A-A-52417A
06 August 2009
SUPERSEDING
A-A-52417
January 7, 1993
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BATTERY, STORAGE: ALKALINE, NICKEL-CADMIUM
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item
description (CID) as a replacement for MIL-B-23272B and MIL-B-23272/1B, which are
canceled.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers the requirements for nickel-cadmium storage batteries primarily for
service in military vehicles, starting of missile ground power equipment, radio operation, and as a
source of electrical energy for operating vehicular accessories control mechanisms. The nickel-
cadmium batteries have a wide tolerance to temperature extremes. They require less derating at
low temperatures than lead acid units. Since the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte does
not change with the state of charge, they are not susceptible to freezing once a discharge is
underway. Nickel-cadmium batteries can operate from plus 200 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to
minus 65F without damage or without the threat of freezing.
1.1 Classification. Batteries shall be of the following types, as specified (see 5.2):
Type I - 2HNC 12-Volt, 35-ampere-hour capacity.
Type II - 6TNC 12-Volt, 70-ampere-hour capacity.
2. Salient characteristics.
2.1 Material. Material shall be as specified herein. The use of recovered material made in
compliance with regulatory requirements is acceptable providing that all requirements of this
CID are met (see 5.7).
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to U.S. Army
Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: RDTA-EN/DM/STND, MS# 268, 6501 E.
11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000 or emailed to
DAMI_STANDARDIZATION@conus.army.mil. Since contact information can change, you
may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at
https://assist.daps.dla.mil.
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