NAVAIR 01-1A-505-3
TO 1-1A-14-3
TM 1-1500-323-24-3
1 September 2011
Page 1
INSTALLATION PRACTICES
CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES
MIL-DTL-28731
Reference Material
Connectors........................................................................................................................................................WP 004 02
Connectors, Electric, Rectangular, Non-Environmental, Miniature, Polarized
Shell, Rack and Panel...................................................................................................................... MIL-DTL-28731
Installation Practices, Aircraft Electric and Electronic Wiring .................................................... NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1
Alphabetical Index
Subject
Page No.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Connector Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 1
MIL-DTL-28731 Connector Accessories........................................................................................................................ 1
Shield Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Shield Removal ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Shields ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Strain Relief Clamps ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Record of Applicable Technical Directives
None
1.
6. SHIELDS. A shield is an attachment on the
INTRODUCTION.
back end of an insulator. It contains an integral
2. This Work Package (WP) covers connector
clamp mounted either at the top or side (Figures 1
accessories used with MIL-DTL-28731 connectors,
thru 4).
their function, assembly, and procurement information.
7. Connector shields and clamps. Shields and
3.
CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES.
clamps shall be die-cast aluminum or corrosion-
resistant steel. Diecast aluminum, if used, shall
4. Connector accessories are components added to a
conform to composition number 13, A13, A380, or
connector to enhance its operational characteristics.
360 or ASTM B85, and workmanship in
These accessories are divided into the following
accordance with ASTM B85. Sheet metal shall
categories:
conform to FED-STD-66. All shields and clamps
(except nylon strap) shall be plated in accordance
a.
Shields (Figure 1 thru 4)
with finish no. M225 of MIL-F-14072.
b.
Strain Relief Clamps (Figure 5)
8. SHIELD REMOVAL. Shields are used to
protect and add strength to connectors. When
5. MIL-DTL-28731 CONNECTOR
modification or repair to connector is necessary, the
ACCESSORIES.