INCH-POUND
MIL-DTL-3992F
30 January 2007
SUPERSEDING
MIL-DTL-3992E
22 October 2001
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
HOSE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY, RUBBER,
AIR AND VACUUM BRAKE, SYSTEMS
This specification is approved for use by all Departments
and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the construction, performance, and quality requirements of hose
and hose assembly, rubber, air and vacuum brake systems intended for use as flexible connections on
automotive air and vacuum brake systems in a temperature range from -60°F to +200°F (-51.1°C to
+93.3°C), inclusive (see 6.1).
1.2 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The PIN includes a "M" prefix, general specification number,
followed by a dash, a letter for either a hose assembly or bulk hose, a two digit number for
type/class/style, a two digit number for the inside diameter (ID), a dash and a letter for couplings if
applicable, a letter for fitting material if applicable, and a three digit number for the length in inches. The
PIN for 3/8 inch (.375 inch) (9.53 mm) air and vacuum hose assemblies are contained in MS39325. The
PIN for bulk hose and hose assemblies acquired to this specification are composed as follows:
3992
-A
01
16
-A
B
096
-6
M
Length in inches dash number in
8's of an inch (see 1.2.6)
Fitting material (see 1.2.5)
End configuration (see 1.2.4)
Inside diameter (see 1.2.3)
Type/Class/Style (see 1.2.2)
Bulk hose or hose
assembly (see 1.2.1)
Military specification
M prefix
Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: Defense Supply
Center, Columbus, Attn: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or emailed to
Construction@dscc.dla.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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