MIL-DTL-26500G
3.4.6 Tools. Except for class H, contacts shall be insertable and removable from the connectors and
wire shall be attachable to contacts with tools in accordance with MIL-M-83521/6.
3.4.7 Accessories. The accessories are not an integral part of the connector. The connector shall
perform as specified when applicable accessories are used. Unless otherwise shown in the military
standard, the accessories are as follows:
a. Classes R, G, and F in aluminum shell materials, cable support fitting shall be in accordance with
MS27291.
b. Classes R, G, and F in aluminum shell materials closed right angle cable support fitting shall be in
accordance with MS27558.
c. Classes R, G, and F in aluminum shell materials right angle cable support fitting shall be in
accordance with MS27559.
d. A dummy stowage receptacle shall be accordance with MIL-DTL-83723/61, as applicable. When
the plug is coupled to its applicable dummy stowage receptacle, the mated assembly shall be
sealed to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, grease, oils, vapors, and other foreign substances on
the face of the plug which could result in contamination.
e. A protective metal cap shall be in accordance with MIL-DTL-83723/59 or MIL-DTL-83723/60, as
applicable. When the cap is coupled onto the receptacle or plug, the mated assembly shall prevent
accumulation of dust, dirt, grease, oils, vapors, and other foreign substances on the face of the
receptacle which could result in contamination.
f. Classes E and K in stainless steel materials, short cable support fitting shall be in accordance with
MS27657.
g. Classes E and K in stainless steel materials, long cable support fitting shall be in accordance with
MS27658.
h. Classes E and K in stainless steel material, 90° cable support fitting shall be in accordance with
MS27659.
3.4.8 Interchangeability. Any plug and receptacle assembly, including its complement of contacts, shall
be completely interchangeable with any other plug or receptacle having the same assembly PIN whether
from the same or any other supplier who complies with this specification. All pin and socket contacts of
the same PIN shall be interchangeable whether from the same or any other supplier who complies with
this specification.
3.4.9 Weight. The weight of plug and receptacle assemblies shall not exceed the values specified on
the applicable military standards.
3.5 Marking.
3.5.1 Insert arrangement. The insert arrangement shall be as specified by the connector and in
accordance with MIL-STD-1554. The contact positions shall be marked by numbers and a line in
accordance with the applicable MS standard. The size of the numbers shall be as large as practicable
and no less than .046825 inch in height. The contact positions shall be permanently designated in
contrasting color on the front and rear faces of the insert. The marking on mating faces shall be of
opposite rotation so that, when mated, contacts of the same identification number shall mate with each
other. The marking shall be legible on all samples after all tests.
3.6 Torque to couple/uncouple. When mated with and unmated from counterpart connectors in
accordance with 4.6.2 and 4.6.2.1, the connectors shall require torque within the limits of the applicable
values in table III.
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