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MS3126E16-8SConnector,plug,electrical

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5935-00-901-8873 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-901-8873 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-901-8873. Primary manufacturer part number: MS3126E16-8S.
Features
  • Connector,plug,electrical — FSC 5935
  • Contact Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-G-45204 TY 1,CL 1,GRADE C MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-N-290 GRADE E FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Terminal Type: CRIMP SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Insert Position in Deg: 0.0
  • Precious Material and Location: CONTACT SURFACES GOLD
  • Environmental Protection: MOISTURE RESISTANT AND SALT WATER RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
  • Terminal Location: BACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
  • Polarization Method: KEY, MULTIPLE KEY GROOVE
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
General Description

The Connector,plug,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-901-8873, 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 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-901-8873
Primary Part NumberMS3126E16-8S
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
StatusACTIVE
Contact Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationMIL-G-45204 TY 1,CL 1,GRADE C MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-N-290 GRADE E FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Terminal TypeCRIMP SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Insert Position in Deg0.0
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SURFACES GOLD
Environmental ProtectionMOISTURE RESISTANT AND SALT WATER RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Terminal LocationBACK SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Polarization MethodKEY, MULTIPLE KEY GROOVE
Specification/standard Data96906-MS3126 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
Shell MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Contact RemovabilityREMOVABLE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Shell Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
Shell Material Document and ClassificationQQ-A-591 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Contact Maximum AC Voltage Rating in Volts1000.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Precious MaterialGOLD
Shell TypeSOLID
Contact Surface TreatmentGOLD AND NICKEL SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Precious Material and Weight0.008 GOLD GRAINS, TROY
Included Contact TypeROUND SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Included Contact Quantity8 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Connector Locking MethodBAYONET LATCH
Shell Surface TreatmentCADMIUM
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.).
Contact Position Arrangement Style16-8 SINGLE MATING END
Overall Diameter1.305 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mating End Quantity1
Body StyleSTRAIGHT SHAPE, INTERNAL COUPLING W/BACKSHELL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5935-01-109-3789 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS3126E16-8S Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-26482 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5935-01-109-3789INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-901-8873?

NSN 5935-00-901-8873 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-901-8873?

NSN 5935-00-901-8873 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MS3126E16-8S (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-26482 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-901-8873?

There is 1 known substitute for 5935-00-901-8873: 5935-01-109-3789. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS3126E16-8S?

Key specifications for MS3126E16-8S: Overall Length: 1.513 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Contact Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-G-45204 TY 1,CL 1,GRADE C MIL SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE AND QQ-N-290 GRADE E FED SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Terminal Type: CRIMP SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING; Insert Position in Deg: 0.0. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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