SIST EN 3218-001:2009

Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 001: Technical specification

SIST EN 3218-001:2009

Name:SIST EN 3218-001:2009   Standard name:Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 001: Technical specification
Standard number:SIST EN 3218-001:2009   language:English language
Release Date:09-Jun-2009   technical committee:I13 - Imaginarni 13
Drafting committee:   ICS number:49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems
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Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part
001: Technical specification
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Rechtecksteckverbinder mit metallischem Gehäuse und
Schraubverriegelung - Teil 001: Technische Lieferbedingungen
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs rectangulaires à boîtiers métalliques et à verrouillage
par vis - Partie 001 : Spécification technique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 3218-001:2006
ICS:
49.060 /HWDOVNDLQYHVROMVND Aerospace electric
HOHNWULþQDRSUHPDLQVLVWHPL equipment and systems
SIST EN 3218-001:2009 en,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 3218-001:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 3218-001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2006
ICS 49.060

English Version
Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells
and screw-locking - Part 001: Technical specification
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs rectangulaires à boîtiers Luft- und Raumfahrt - Rechtecksteckverbinder mit
métalliques et à verrouillage par vis - Partie 001 : metallischem Gehäuse und Schraubverriegelung - Teil 001:
Spécification technique Technische Lieferbedingungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2006.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 Conditions of use.5
5 Description .5
5.1 General .5
5.2 Materials .6
6 Design.6
6.1 Housings.6
6.2 Accessories.6
6.3 Sealing .6
6.4 Polarization of housings.6
6.5 Mounting of receptacles.7
6.6 Threads.7
6.7 Contact characteristics .7
6.8 Identification of contacts and inserts.7
7 Definition drawings and masses.7
7.1 General .7
7.2 Dimensions of receptacle.7
7.3 Dimensions of plug.9
7.4 Coding .12
8 Tests .12

8.1 Tests according to EN 2591-100 .12
8.2 Special tests .12
8.3 Tests .13
9 Quality assurance .20
9.1 General .20
9.2 Conditions for initial qualification .20
9.3 Maintenance of qualification.25
10 Designation and marking .27
10.1 Designation .27
10.2 Marking .27
11 Delivery conditions.28
12 Packing .28
13 Storage .28
Annex A (normative) Gauge for test EN 2591-410: Insert retention in housing (axial).29

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Foreword
This European Standard (EN 3218-001:2006) has been prepared by the European Association of Aerospace
Manufacturers - Standardization (AECMA-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
AECMA, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2006.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This standard specifies the general characteristics of rectangular connectors with metallic shells and screw-
locking, for use in a temperature range from − 65 °C to 150 °C on board aircraft.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2242, Aerospace series – Control of tools used for crimping of electrical cables with conductors defined by
1)
EN 2083 and EN 2346.
EN 2265-002, Aerospace series – Cables, electrical, for general purpose – Operating temperatures between
1)
− 55 °C and 150 °C – Part 002: General.
EN 2266-002, Aerospace series – Cables, electrical, for general purpose – Operating temperatures between
− 55 °C and 200 °C – Part 002: General.
EN 2282, Aerospace series – Characteristics of aircraft electrical supplies.

EN 2591-100 , Aerospace series – Elements of electrical and optical connection – Test methods – Part 100:
General.
EN 3155-001, Aerospace series – Electrical contacts used in elements of connection – Part 001: Technical
1)
specification.
EN 3155-023, Aerospace series – Electrical contacts used in elements of connection – Part 023: Contact,
electrical, female 023, type A, crimp, class R – Product standard.
EN 3218-002, Aerospace series – Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking – Part 002:
Specification of performance and contact arrangements.
EN 3218-005, Aerospace series – Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking – Part 005:
Plug with non-removable size 22 solder contacts – Product standard.
EN 3218-006, Aerospace series – Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking – Part 006:
Receptacle with non-removable size 22 solder contacts – Product standard.
EN 3218-007, Aerospace series – Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking – Part 007:
Plug with rear-removable size 20 crimp contacts – Product standard.
EN 3218-008, Aerospace series – Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking – Part 008:
Receptacle with rear-removable size 20 crimp contacts – Product standard.
EN 9133, Aerospace series – Quality management systems – Qualification Procedure for aerospace standard
parts.


Including all its parts quoted.
1) Published as AECMA Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard.
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2)
MIL-PRF-7808L, Lubricating oil, aircraft turbine engine, synthetic base, NATO code number O – 148.
2)
MIL-PRF-7870C, Lubricating oil: general purpose, low temperature, NATO code number O-142.
2)
MIL-PRF-23699F, Lubricating oil, aircraft turbine engine, synthetic base, NATO code number O-156.
2)
MIL-PRF-87937D, Cleaning compound aerospace equipment.
2)
QPL-5606-31, Hydraulic fluid, petroleum base; aircraft; missile and ordnance.
2)
FED-STD-H28:1978, Aerospace series – Screw thread standards for federal services.
3)
AS 1241C, Fire resistant phosphate ester hydraulic fluid for aircraft.
3)
AMS 1424F, Deicing/Anti-Icing fluid, Aircraft, SAE Type I.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 2591-100 and the following apply.
3.1
dummy insert
insert without a cavity and used instead of an insert fitted with contacts
4 Conditions of use
Operating voltage: see EN 2282
5 Description
5.1 General
A pair of connectors is characterized by its rectangular shell, its screw coupling system located at both ends
and by the inserts which can be removed from the shell.
The shells provide polarization of the coupling as well as locating and polarizing of inserts.
The male contacts are rectangular in cross-section and female contacts are of the tuning-fork type; their size
is comparable to a size 22 or 20 circular contact, according to the individual case.
These connectors use removable crimp contacts, sizes 20 and 22, or non-removable solder contacts size 22.
Receptacles and plugs can accommodate inserts containing either male or female contacts. When male
contacts are fitted in the plug, the connector is "scoop-proof".
The inserts can be removed from the shell.

2) Published by: Department of Defense (DOD), The Pentagon, Washington D.C. 20301, USA.
3) Published by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. (SAE) 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-001, USA.
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Coding, carried out by the user, is provided by two removable keys located at each end of the housings and
capable of assuming four positions, thus giving 16 coding options.
Different configurations of housings and contact arrangements are provided in EN 3218-002.
There are two sizes of housing (size 1 and size 2).
5.2 Materials
The materials used shall be corrosion-resistant. When dissimilar metals or alloys are in close contact,
adequate protection shall be provided so that the electromotive force of the galvanic couple shall not exceed
0,25 V.
The contacts shall be covered with a gold plating over a nickel undercoat.
The thickness of the gold shall be at least 1,27 µm in the active zone of the contacts.
The housings shall be made of aluminium alloy with, according to the version, the following finishing:
 anodized coating: code A;
 cadmium plating: code C;
 nickel plating: code N.
The threaded items and accessories shall be made of stainless steel.
The materials used shall satisfy the requirements of the mould growth test (EN 2591-306).
6 Design
6.1 Housings
The housings can take one or two inserts, their position are identified by the letters A and B. One or other of
these inserts may be replaced by a dummy insert or by an insert not fitted with its contacts.
6.2 Accessories
The receptacle and plug housings shall have a cable-clamp fitting.
6.3 Sealing
Sealing shall be provided at the rear of the contacts by an elastomer seal in the case of crimp contacts or by a
heat-shrinkable sleeve in the case of solder contacts.
At the interface, a seal located on the insert holding the male contacts, shall provide sealing at the coupling.
6.4 Polarization of housings
Polarization of the receptacle and plug is achieved by the mating faces of the housings being non-symmetrical.
Polarization of A and B inserts is achieved by non-symmetry of the inserts and the internal face of the
housings.
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6.5 Mounting of receptacles
The receptacles are panel mounted, either rear mounted or side mounted.
In the case of rear mounting, washers shall be used to compensate for differences in panel thickness. The
assembly drawings shall be included in the product standards for the different versions.
6.6 Threads
Threads shall comply with FED-STD-H28.
Screws shall be self-locking.
6.7 Contact characteristics
See EN 3155-001.
Solder contacts are an integral part of the insert.
Crimp contacts shall be removed from the insert from the rear.
6.8 Identification of contacts and inserts
Contacts: the position of contact No. 1 in the row shall be identified on the front face of the insert by marking
with a contrasting colour. Identification of contacts or cavities shall be done on a side face or the rear face of
the insert.
Rows: the side faces A and B of inserts and housings shall be marked.
7 Definition drawings and masses
7.1 General
The general dimensions and masses of the plugs and receptacles are given in EN 3218-005, EN 3218-006,
EN 3218-007 and EN 3218-008.
Dimensions and tolerances are in millimetres.
7.2 Dimensions of receptacle
See Figures 1 to 3 and Table 1.
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Key
1 Coding, see 7.4.
a
Accessories included
Figure 1
Table 1
a
Size A C D F G H M
N
0
  max. ± 0,15 ± 0,2 ± 0,15 ± 0,15
− 0,6
1 9 22,63 51,5 44,45 29 32,3 32,3 36,22
2 19 47,78 77,0 69,85 54,4 57,7 57,7 61,47
a
N = Pitch
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Figure 2 — Position of contacts and mating faces


Key
1 For hexagonal wrench 2,78 across flats
2 Screw
3 Three spacers thickness: 0,80 ± 0,05
4 Effective depth 7,5 min. Thread: 6-32 UNC 2B
Figure 3 — Locking and unlocking systems

7.3 Dimensions of plug
See Figures 4 to 6 and Table 2.
Dimensions and tolerances are in millimetres.
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Key
1 Coding, see 7.4.
a
Accessories included
Figure 4
Table 2
a
Size A C D F G M
N
0
  max.
± 0,15 ± 0,2 ± 0,15
− 0,6
1 9 22,63 51,5 44,45 28,8 32,3 35,30
2 19 47,78 77,0 69,85 54,2 57,7 60,70
a
N = Pitch
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a

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Figure 5 — Position of contacts and mating faces



Key
1 Thread: 6-32 UNC 2A
2 For hexagonal wrench 2,78 across flats
3 Captive screw
Figure 6 — Locking and unlocking systems

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7.4 Coding
See Figure 7 and EN 3218-002.

NOTE The coding keys can be put in any one of four positions, each 90° apart.
Figure 7
8 Tests
8.1 Tests according to EN 2591-100
The tests of EN 2591-100 applicable in the context of this standard as well as the details necessary for
implementing them and for inspecting connector characteristics are given in Table 3.
8.2 Special tests
8.2.1 Durability of insert retention system
The accessories shall be removed to allow extraction and insertion of inserts.
The connectors shall be mated and unmated 10 times.
Ten extraction and insertion cycles of each insert tested shall be performed using the tools specified.
8.2.2 Handling at low temperature
The connectors, wired and mated, shall be exposed to − 25 °C for 2 h.
Immediately after removal from the cold chamber, the connector shall be unmated, mated and unmated again.
The inserts and the crimp contacts shall be extracted and re-inserted using appropriate tools.
8.2.3 Tightening torque
Wired and assembled plugs and receptacles shall be mated, applying one half turn alternately to the screws
on each side of the connector, the torque applied shall be 1 N.m.
Requirement: When the above torque is applied, the two half-connectors shall be fully mated and shall exhibit
no obvious damage in connector performance or handling tests.
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8.2.4 Overtorqueing
Wired and assembled plugs and receptacles shall be mated according to 8.2.3, the torque applied shall be
1,7 N.m.
Requirement: When the above overtorque is applied, the shells and screws shall exhibit no damage.
8.2.5 Incorrect use of the insert insertion/extraction tool
Each type of insert shall be tested. If the tool is damaged during the test, it shall be replaced. A tool failure is
not considered as a defect for this test.
The appropriate tool shall be inserted to extract the insert and a force of 45 N applied to the tool. The insert
shall be re-inserted. This cycle shall be repeated 10 times for each insert.
8.3 Tests
See Table 3.
Table 3
EN 2591- Designation of the test Details
101 Visual examination With naked eye and adequate eyesight and lighting
102 Examination of dimensions Dimensions and mass of co
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