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MS3116E16-8SConnector,plug,electrical

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5935-00-846-1942 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-846-1942 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-846-1942. Primary manufacturer part number: MS3116E16-8S.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Contact Removability: NONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Shell Type: SOLID
  • Connector Locking Method: BAYONET LATCH
  • Shell Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-C-26482 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Overall Diameter: 1.281 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-846-1942, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-846-1942
Primary Part NumberMS3116E16-8S
Item NameConnector,plug,electrical
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Contact RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Shell TypeSOLID
Connector Locking MethodBAYONET LATCH
Shell MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-26482 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Overall Diameter1.281 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Nominal Thread Size0.938 INCHES IN
Precious Material and Weight0.008 GOLD GRAINS, TROY
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts1000.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Surface TreatmentGOLD AND COPPER SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SURFACES GOLD
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-C-26482 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Contact Position Arrangement Style16-8 SINGLE MATING END
Shell Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Included Contact Quantity8 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Precious MaterialGOLD
Terminal TypeSOLDER WELL SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact TypeROUND SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Threaded Device TypeBACK SHELL
Mating End Quantity1
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE, INTERNAL COUPLING
Shell Surface TreatmentCADMIUM
Polarization MethodKEY, MULTIPLE KEY GROOVE
Insert Position in Deg0.0
Thread Class2A A
Environmental ProtectionMOISTURE RESISTANT AND SALT WATER RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5935-01-109-3789 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS3116E16-8S Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-26482 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC26482 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS3116-16-8S Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4118700-382 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
Related Parts
5935-01-109-3789INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-846-1942?

NSN 5935-00-846-1942 is a Connector,plug,electrical, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-846-1942?

NSN 5935-00-846-1942 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MS3116E16-8S (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-26482 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC26482 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS3116-16-8S (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4118700-382 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-846-1942?

There is 1 known substitute for 5935-00-846-1942: 5935-01-109-3789. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS3116E16-8S?

Key specifications for MS3116E16-8S: Contact Removability: NONREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Shell Type: SOLID; Connector Locking Method: BAYONET LATCH; Shell Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5935-00-846-1942 still in active supply?

NSN 5935-00-846-1942 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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