Purpose This standard covers design requirements@ performance requirements@ and methods of procurement for tools and associated accessories used to cut aerospace vehicle electrical wire and cable. Aerospace vehicle electrical wire has stranded conductors with protective plating and specialized insulation. Poor quality wire cutting can compromise the performance of wiring. Classification Wire cutting tools covered by this standard are of the following types: Type I - Tools for cutting individual wires Type II - Tools for cutting wiring bundles/jacketed cables Type III - Powered tools for cutting individual wires Type IV - Powered tools for cutting wire bundles/jacketed cables Part Number Structure Unless otherwise specified in the detail standard slash sheet@ the part number structure for the tool