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This document introduces design concepts, guidelines, procedures, practices, process attributes, and recommendations for the control and mitigation of performance and reliability risks associated with the use of fluoropolymer-insulated wire and cable in the manufacture of electrical and electronic assemblies, including optical and metallic cable and wiring harness assemblies, and elements thereof.

Purpose The intent of this document is to provide guidelines and a template for the development and implementation of a White Plague Control Plan (WPCP).

For purposes of this document:

• The Designer is the design agent for the User.

• The User is the individual, organization, company, contractually designated authority, or agency responsible for the procurement or design of electrical/electronic/electromechanical (EEE) hardware and having the authority to define the class of equipment and any variation or restrictions to the requirements of this document (i.e., the originator/custodian of the contract detailing these requirements). The User is considered the Design Authority.

• The Supplier is considered the individual, organization or company which provides the Manufacturer (assembler) components (electrical, electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, printed boards, etc.) and/or materials (solder, flux, cleaning agents, etc.).

• The Manufacturer is considered the entity that provides a service or product to the User.

Applicability This document is targeted for applications where exposure to assembly processes, environmental conditions, and contamination may promote the development of fluorine attack (White Plague) in fluoropolymer-insulated wire, cable, and harness assemblies.

The requirements of this document apply to all organizations involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of fluoropolymer-insulated, silver-coated copper wire, cable, and harness assemblies.

a. The design concepts, guidelines, and procedures presented in this document are for guidance ONLY, and are not requirements. As such, the use of the words ''must,'' ''should'' and ''shall'' (and derivations thereof) have no special meaning in this document, and they do not indicate a binding criterion.

b. This document is not binding, unless separately and specifically included by the applicable contract, approved drawing( s), or purchase order.