Safety & locking wire · SKU T04IR671X
DTD189A Stainless Locking Wire
British Ministry specification stainless locking wire, sized in SWG, on 0.5 kg reels.
- SpecificationDTD189A (British)
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Sized in standard wire gauge rather than inches; the American equivalent is MS20995. Use the specification the aircraft's data calls for.
The technique is in AC 43.13-1B; we have no safety-wiring page yet.
Specifications
| Specification | DTD189A (British) |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 18 to 26 SWG |
| Reel | 0.5 kg |
Source: a distributor's listing, checked 2026-09-30.
Sizes listed 6 rows
| Part | SWG |
|---|---|
| Spool | |
| DTD189A-18SWG-REEL | 18 |
| DTD189A-20SWG-REEL | 20 |
| DTD189A-22SWG-REEL | 22 |
| DTD189A-24SWG-REEL | 24 |
| DTD189A-26SWG-REEL | 26 |
Questions people actually ask
What specification does the British Locking Wire to Spec DTD189A meet?
DTD189A (British), according to the distributor listing checked on 2026-09-30.
What sizes of the British Locking Wire to Spec DTD189A are listed?
18 to 26 SWG, according to the distributor listing checked on 2026-09-30.
Where can I buy the British Locking Wire to Spec DTD189A?
A distributor we checked lists it in the Europe & UK. The link to its page, with the live price and stock, opens when the partnership does.
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