MIL-PRF-38214D
This specification is approved for use by the Department of the Air Force and is available for use
by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for four types of integrally-lighted,
flange-mounted, pilot s standby magnetic compasses (see 6.4.7).
1.2 Classification. Compasses shall be of the following types, as specified (see 6.2):
Reference Number
Description
Type
Type I
Dual Lamp, low voltage
AQU-3/A
White light.
AQU-5/A
Red light.
AQU-14/A
White light, (4.5VDC).
Type II
Dual Lamp, normal voltage
MS17983-4/Y
Yellow Markings / Red Light.
MS17983-4
White Markings / Red Light.
Type III
NVIS Green High Intensity Lighting.
AQU-3/AN5
NVIS Green light (low voltage).
AQU-3/AN24
NVIS Green light (normal voltage).
Type IV
Special Applications
160J18047
A-10 Aircraft, NVIS Green, High Vibration.
AQU-3A/SJP
AH-64D Longbow Apache, High Vibration
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification. These lists do 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 these lists, document users are cautioned that they must meet the
requirements specified in the documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether
or not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and
handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
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