MIL-PRF-18148D
2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, 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. The connectors furnished under this specification shall be products
that are authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list
before contract award (see 4.2 and 6.3).
3.3 Sequence of tests. The sequence of required tests shall be in accordance with the
specification sheet. If a test is not listed in the test table(s) of the specification sheet, then it is
not required for the connector.
3.4 Materials and components. Materials or components (see 6.10.1) that are specified
shall be in accordance with the applicable specification or the requirement as specified in the
specification sheet. Aluminum (see 6.8.1) shall not be used in the construction of any connector
covered by this specification. Upon request of the qualifying activity, the manufacturer shall
supply a certification of conformity of the material or component. In the absence of certification
from the source, a certificate of analysis or certified inspection results will be acceptable.
3.5 Dissimilar metals. Unless protected against electrolytic corrosion, dissimilar metals
shall not contact each other (see 6.8.3).
3.6 Mating requirements. Each connector shall meet all requirements of this
specification when used with its mating plug or receptacle.
3.6.1 Plugs. Each plug covered under this specification shall mate with any variant of
connector receptacles specified in MS3509. Each plug shall be made such that the only way it
can be installed correctly in the receptacle is with the proper polarity. The appropriate mating
receptacle shall be any variant of MS3509 for the tests specified herein.
3.6.2 Receptacles. Each receptacle covered under this specification shall mate with any
variant connector plugs specified in MIL-PRF-18148/1 or /2. The appropriate mating plug shall
be any variant of MIL-PRF-18148/1 or /2 for the tests specified herein.
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