scope:

This specification establishes the criteria for a family of circular miniature electrical connectors intended for use in cryogenic environments on both man-rated and unmanned space vehicles. These connectors shall not be used within the crew compartment of the space vehicle. The tank mounted receptacles shall be pin-to-pin and hermetically sealed. The mating characteristics, dimensions, and insert arrangements shall be in accordance with Specification MIL-C-83723B, Series 3. The external side of the bulkhead feedthrough receptacle and the weld mount receptacle, shall mate with an environmental plug capable of continuous operation within the temperature limits as transmitted when mated to -receptacles that have their internal portion exposed to temperatures down to -269ºC (-452ºF). The internal side of the bulkhead feed-through receptacle shall mate with a non-environmental plug also capable of operating at a temperature down to -269ºC (-452ºF).

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