NAVAIR 01-1A-505-3
TO 1-1A-14-3
TM 1-1500-323-24-3
1 September 2011
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CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES
MIL-DTL-21617
Reference Material
NONE
Alphabetical Index
Subject
Page No.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MIL-DTL-21617 Connector Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 1
Dust Caps ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Backshell Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Backshell Removal ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Backshells............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Record of Applicable Technical Directives
None
6. BACKSHELLS. Backshells are devices that
1.
INTRODUCTION
protect the contact terminations. They contain
2. This Work Package (WP) covers connector
integral cable clamps (Figure 2).
accessories used with MIL-DTL-21617 connectors,
their function, and procurement information.
3. MIL-DTL-21617 CONNECTOR
ACCESSORIES.
4. Connector accessories are components added to
DPX-6 for 34 Shells
a connector to enhance its operational characteristics.
025-0762-000
These accessories are divided into the following
Receptacle
categories.
a.
Dust Caps.
DPX-59 for 33 Shells 025-
0749-000 Plug
b.
Backshells.
5. DUST CAPS. Dust caps are devices that are
installed on unmated connectors. They protect the
connector from airborne contaminants during
Figure 1. Dust Caps
shipping and storage (Figure 1). Vendor part
numbers given as reference only, any qualified
vendor with suitable product may be used.
