scope:

This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for metal inserter-ejectors (hereafter referred to as extractors) that are mounted to circuit card assemblies (CCA) and are intended to be used to insert and initiate the removal of circuit card assemblies from their installed positions. Extractors covered by this CID are intended to overcome insertion and extraction forces of the highest possible limits. Requirements for specific extractors are covered in the individual CID specification sheet. Extractors covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications.