MIL-DTL-83538 Connectors And Accessories, Electrical, Circular, Umbilical, Environment Resistant, Removable Crimp Contacts For Mil-Std-1760 Applications \(Metric\), General Specification ForThis specification covers connectors and accessories, electrical, circular, umbilical. The connector assembly provides the necessary connections required to meet MIL-STD-1760, class I electrical interface between stores and their associated launchers using a "blind mating" mechanism. The connector assembly consists of a receptacle installed on the launcher, a receptacle installed on the store, and a buffer plug installed between the two receptacles. This specification also includes the required mounting adapters and nut, accessory adapter, cable bushing, and protective covers \(see 6.1 for details on intended use and application\). The connectors covered by this specification are intended for use with launcher mechanisms with an applied holding force in the range 271 Newtons \(61 lbs\) to 427 Newton \(96 lbs\).

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MIL-DTL-83538D

SAE-AS85049

Connector Accessories, Electrical, General Specification for

SAE-AS85049/19

Connector Accessories, Electrical, Backshell, Nonenvironmental,

Straight, RFI/EMI, Category 3B (For MIL-C-38999 Series III And

IV Connectors)

SAE-AS85049/80

Connector Accessories, Electrical, Dummy Contact, Sizes 12

and 8, Category 7 (MIL-C-38999 Connectors)

SAE-AS90376

Cap, Dust, Plastic, Electric Connector

(Copies of these documents are available at https://www.sae.org or SAE International, 400

Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-001.)

STANAG STANDARDS

AEP-7

Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Defence Factors In The

Design, Testing and Acceptance of Military Equipment.

(Copies of this document are available from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO

Headquarters, 1110 Brussels, Belgium.)

2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the

references cited herein (except for related specification sheets) the text of this document takes

precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a

specific exemption has been obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in

accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between the requirements

of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.

3.2 Qualification. Connectors furnished under this specification shall be products that are authorized

by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified product list before contract award

(see 4.4 and 6.3).

3.2.1 Quality.

3.2.1.1 Statistical process control (SPC). The contractor shall implement and use SPC techniques in

the manufacturing process for parts covered by this specification. The SPC program shall be developed

and maintained in accordance with EIA-557. The SPC program shall be documented and maintained as

part of the overall reliability assurance program as specified in MIL-STD-790.

3.3 Materials.

3.3.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or

environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the

material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically

advantageous life cycle costs.

3.3.2 Environmental safety. Highly toxic or carcinogenic materials shall not be used in the fabrication

or maintenance of the connector assembly.