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  • MIL-HDBK-1646 Base Document:2016

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    Selectionof Electrical Contacts, Connectors and Associated Servicing Tools

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  13-05-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  03-11-2016

    Publisher:  US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks

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    1. SCOPE
    2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
    3. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS&&
    4. GENERAL GUIDANCE
    5. DETAILED GUIDANCE. 6. NOTES
    APPENDICES
    APPENDIX A - SERVICE TOOL SELECTION FOR M39029 POWER AND
                 THERMOCOUPLE APPLICATIONS
    APPENDIX B - SERVICE TOOL SELECTION FOR M39029 SHIELDED
                 CONTACTS
    APPENDIX C - SERVICE TOOL SELECTION FOR M39012 RADIO
                 FREQUENCY, COAXIAL CONTACTS/CONNECTORS.
    APPENDIX D - GUIDANCE ON EWIS DESIGN AND COMPONENT
                 SELECTION
    CONCLUDING MATERIAL

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    Contains the following: a) Guides for the selection of servicing tools for contacts for electrical and coaxial/radio frequency connectors for use on maintenance of Department of Defense equipment. b) Selected standard electrical contacts and servicing tools for use in the design and manufacture of Department of Defense equipment under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense; and c) Guidance on electrical component selection and EWIS design considerations.

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    This handbook is for guidance only. This handbook cannot be cited as a requirement. If it is, the contractor does not have to comply.

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    Development Note Supersedes MIL STD 1646 (B). (01/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher US Military Specs/Standards/Handbooks
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    MIL-DTL-55302-71 Revision D:2004 CONNECTORS, PRINTED CIRCUIT SUBASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES, SOCKET RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, POLARIZED COMPOSITE CONTACT (.100 SPACING)
    MIL-DTL-55302 Revision G:2009 CONNECTORS, PRINTED CIRCUIT SUBASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES
    MIL-PRF-39012 Revision F:2014 CONNECTORS, COAXIAL, RADIO FREQUENCY, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-24308 Revision G:2009 Connectors, Electric, Rectangular, Nonenvironmental, Miniature, Polarized Shell, Rack and Panel, General Specification for
    MIL-DTL-26482 Revision H:2007 Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Miniature, Quick Disconnect, Environment Resisting, Receptacles and Plugs, General Specification for
    MIL-DTL-12883-44 Revision D:2003 SOCKETS, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SOCKET FOR RELAYS, 4-POLE, 5 AMPERES (MIL-PRF-6106 AND MIL-PRF-83536)
    SAE AS 29600 : 2012 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, COMPOSITE, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-55302-69 Revision D:2004 Connectors, Printed Circuit Subassembly and Accessories: Pin Plug, Electrical, Polarized (.090 Spacing) Removable Crimp Contacts
    MIL-DTL-12883 Revision F:2003 Sockets and Accessories for Plug-in Electronic Components, General Specification for
    MIL-DTL-28840 Revision D:2013 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, THREADED, HIGH SHOCK, HIGH DENSITY, SHIPBOARD, CLASS D, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL C 28748/13 : B CONNECTORS, PLUG, ELECTRICAL, RECTANGULAR, RACK AND PANEL, CRIMP TYPE REMOVABLE PIN CONTACTS, SIZE 22
    MIL-DTL-22992 Revision H:2015 Connectors, Plugsand Receptacles, Electrical, Waterproof, Quick Disconnect, Heavy Duty Type, General Specification for
    SAE AS 39029/10 : 2016 CONTACTS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, SOCKET, CRIMP REMOVABLE, THERMOCOUPLE (FOR MIL-DTL-26482 SERIES 2, AS81703 SERIES 3, MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES 1 AND 3, AND MIL-DTL-83733 CONNECTORS)
    MIL-DTL-83733 Revision E:2006 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL MINIATURE, RECTANGULAR TYPE, RACK TO PANEL, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING, 200 DEGREES C TOTAL CONTINUOUS OPERATING TEMPERATURE, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-26518 Revision C:2000 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, MINIATURE, RACK AND PANEL, ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, 200 DEGREES C AMBIENT TEMPERATURE - GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-STD-889 Revision C:2016 DISSIMILAR METALS
    SAE AS 5419 : 2003 CABLE, THERMOCOUPLE EXTENSION, SHIELDED AND UNSHIELDED
    MIL-C-22520-23 Base Document:1979 CRIMPING TOOLS, TERMINAL, HAND OR POWER ACTUATED, WIRE TERMINATION, PNEUMATIC TOOL FOR WIRE BARREL SIZES 0000 THROUGH 8
    MIL-DTL-83723 Revision H:2016 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING AND HERMETICALLY SEALED, RECEPTACLES AND PLUGS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    SAE AS 81659 : 2012 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, RECTANGULAR CRIMP CONTACTS, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    SAE AS 81703 : 2012 CONNECTORS, ELECTRIC, CIRCULAR, MINIATURE, RACK AND PANEL OR PUSH-PULL COUPLING, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING
    MIL-DTL-28748-9 Revision G:2001 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, RECTANGULAR, RACK AND PANEL, POLARIZED CENTER JACKSCREW OR GUIDEPIN STYLE CRIMP TYPE REMOVABLE PIN CONTACTS, SIZE 16
    SAE AS 50151 : 2015 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR THREADED, AN TYPE, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-38999 Revision M:2015 Connectors, Electrical, Circular, Miniature, High Density, Quick Disconnect (Bayonet, Threaded or Breech Coupling), Environment Resistant with Crimp Removable Contacts or Hermetically Sealed with Fixed, Solderable Contacts, General Specification for
    SAE AS 81714 : 2014 TERMINAL JUNCTION SYSTEM (TJS), ENVIRONMENT RESISTANT, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-22520 Revision G:1997 CRIMPING TOOLS, WIRE TERMINATION, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    SAE AS 85028 : 2012 CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL, RECTANGULAR, INDIVIDUAL CONTACT SEALING, POLARIZED CENTER JACKSCREW, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-28748 Revision D:2001 CONNECTOR, PLUG AND RECEPTACLE, RECTANGULAR, RACK AND PANEL SOLDER TYPE AND CRIMP TYPE CONTACTS - GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-12883-46 Revision D:2003 SOCKETS, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, FOR RELAYS, 3-POLE, 10 AMPERES (MIL-PRF-6106 AND MIL-PRF-83536)
    MIL-DTL-55302-75 Revision D:2004 CONNECTORS, PRINTED CIRCUIT SUBASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES: SOCKET RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, POLARIZED (.100 SPACING), REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS
    SAE AS 50881 : 2015 WIRING AEROSPACE VEHICLE
    MIL-DTL-28748-10 Revision G:2001 Connectors, Electrical, Rectangular, Rack and Panel, Polarized Center Jackscrew or Guidepin Style Crimp Type Removable Socket Contacts, Size 16
    MIL-PRF-6106 Revision P:2014 Relays, Electromagnetic General Specification for
    MIL-DTL-28748-3 Revision F:2004 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, RECTANGULAR, RACK AND PANEL, CRIMP TYPE REMOVABLE PIN CONTACTS, SIZES 16 AND 20
    SAE AS 39029 : 2017 CONTACTS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-55302-72 Revision D:2004 CONNECTORS, PRINTED CIRCUIT SUBASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES: SOCKET ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANT, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, POLARIZED (.150 SPACING), REMOVABLE CRIMP CONTACTS
    MIL-DTL-26500 Revision G:2011 CONNECTORS, GENERAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL, MINIATURE, CIRCULAR, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING OR HERMETICALLY SEALED, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    MIL-DTL-12883-40 Revision F:2003 SOCKETS, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, FOR RELAYS, 4-POLE, 10 AMPERES (MIL-PRF-6106, MIL-PRF-83536, MIL-PRF-83726, AND MS27709)
    MIL-DTL-55302-68 Revision D:2004 Connectors, Printed Circuit Subassembly and Accessories: Socket, Receptacle, Electrical, Polarized (.090 Spacing) Removable Crimp Contacts
    MIL-DTL-12883-45 Revision D:2003 Sockets, Plug-In Electronic Components, for Relays, for 2-Pole, 5 Amperes (MIL-PRF-6106 and MIL-PRF-83536)
    MIL-DTL-12883-41 Revision F:2003 SOCKETS, PLUG-IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, FOR RELAYS, 2-POLE, 10 AMPERES (MIL-PRF-6106 AND MIL-PRF-83536)
    SAE AS 39029/86 : 2016 CONTACTS, ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, SOCKET, CRIMP REMOVABLE, THERMOCOUPLE (FOR AS50151 AS34501 SERIES AND MIL-DTL-83723 SERIES 2 CONNECTORS)
    MIL-I-81969 Revision B:1982 INSTALLING AND REMOVAL TOOLS, CONNECTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACT, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
    SAE AS 81511 : 2016 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL, CIRCULAR, HIGH DENSITY, QUICK DISCONNECT, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING AND ACCESSORIES, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
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