scope:

This procedure establishes two methods to determine the magnitude of normal force, at the point of the electrical connection, generated by a contact system at a given deflection within its normal operating levels. This data and its relationship to contact pressure allows the electrical integrity and stability of the contact interface to be evaluated in proper perspective when integrated with other monitored attributes. The two methods of obtaining normal force are as indicated in table 1. When not specified in the referencing document method A shall be used.