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-26518
Reference Material
Connectors, Electrical, Miniature, Rack and Panel, Environment Resisting,
200C Ambient Temperature .......................................................................................................... MIL-DTL-26518
Plug, End Seal, Electrical Connector............................................................................................................... MS27488
Spring Loaded Mounting Assembly, Connector, Rack and Panel, Miniature ................................................. MS24695
Connectors MIL-DTL-26518 ............................................................................................................................... 010 02
Alphabetical Index
Subject
Page No.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
MIL-DTL-26518 Connector Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 1
Backshells............................................................................................................................................................... 1
EMI/RFI Backshells ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Environmental Backshells ............................................................................................................................... 1
Non-Environmental Backshells....................................................................................................................... 1
Cable Clamps/Strain Reliefs................................................................................................................................... 2
Cable Clamps .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Strain Reliefs ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Dust Caps ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Sealing Plugs .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Spring Mount Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Record of Applicable Technical Directives
None
6. Non-Environmental. The non-environmental
1.
INTRODUCTION.
backshell is used when moisture protection is not
2. This Work Package (WP) covers connector
required.
accessories used with MIL-DTL-26518 connectors,
7. Environmental Backshells. The environmental is
their function, and procurement information.
used when moisture entry protection is required. This
protection is afforded by the use of gaskets, extra
3. MIL-DTL-26518 CONNECTOR
grommets, and other sealing devices.
ACCESSORIES.
8. EMI/RFI Backshells. EMI/RFI backshells are
4. Connector accessories are components added to
designed to ground or shield a connector to reduce
a connector to enhance its operational characteristics.
interference from other equipment. This backshell is
5. BACKSHELLS. Backshells are the most
used when moisture entry and EMI/RFI protection is
complex connector accessories and, simply stated,
needed.
are any device added to the rear or wiring side of a
connector (Figure 1).
