MIL-DTL-83723/66B
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Metric equivalents are given for information only. Metric equivalents are in parentheses.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are ± .010 (0.25) for two place decimals, ± .005 (0.13) for
three place decimals, and ± 1o 30' for angular dimensions.
FIGURE 2. Plug and backshell assembly, dimensions and configurations Continued.
REQUIREMENTS:
Dimensions and configurations: See figures 1 and 2.
For insert arrangements, see MIL-STD-1554 and table I.
TABLE I. Inserts requiring reduced diameters for raised seal
barriers on the outer row of the contact cavities.
Insert
Contact
Shell
size
arrangements
cavities
8
03
1, 2, 3
10
06
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
For connector accessories: See SAE-AS85049 and MIL-C-83723/16.
Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, the following components shall be furnished with the
connector:
a. Contacts in accordance with SAE-AS39029 shall be furnished with the connector. Spare
contacts for each size contact are required. The total quantity of spare contacts shall be 10
percent or 1, whichever is greater, of the total number of each size contact required.
b. Grommet seal plugs in accordance with MS27488 shall be furnished with the connector. Total
quantity shall be 15 percent of each contact size or 3, whichever is greater.
c. Contact extraction tools in accordance with MIL-I-81969 shall be included in the connector
package.
Connector assembly shall include a backshell (see SAE-AS85049 and MIL-C-83723/16) to ensure
compliance with moisture sealing requirements.
The coupling mechanism of the connector plug shall withstand a minimum tensile load of 100 lb (45.36 kg)
minimum. Load shall be applied to rear accessory hardware in a straight axial direction.
The quick-disconnect connector plug shall meet the vibration and shock requirements in accordance with
MIL-DTL-83723 and the coupling mechanism shall maintain the plug and receptacle in a locked condition.
The tensile force required to unlock the coupling mechanism shall be 5 lb (2.27 kg) minimum and 20 lb
(9.07 kg) maximum.
The locking mechanism shall meet the performance requirements of MIL-DTL-83723.
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