scope:

This specification covers multicontact heavy duty, quick disconnect, waterproof, electrical plug and receptacle connectors and associated accessories for electronic and electrical power and control circuits. Connectors are rated for −55°C to +125°C (see 6.1).

Electrical connectors and accessories shall be of the following types, classes, sizes, styles and arrangements, as specified (see 3.1).

(a) Cable connecting plug (without coupling ring).

(b) Straight plug.

(a) Wall mounting receptacle.

(b) Box mounting receptacle.

(c) Jam nut receptacle.

(d) Jam nut receptacle (box).

(e) Wall mounting receptacle (with coupling ring - class L only).

(a) Cover, protective, receptacle (types A and B).

(b) Cover, protective, plug.

(c) Receptacle, dummy stowage.

(d) Adapter, straight thru, cable sealing.

Style 1 (types A and B). Style 2 (types A and B).

(e) Adapter, step down, cable sealing.

Style 1 (types A and B). Style 2 (types A and B).

(f) Adapter, step up, cable sealing.

Style 1 (types A and B). Style 2 (types A and B).

Class C - Pressurized. Class J - Pressurized with grommet. Class L - Arc quenching (see 6.3.1 and appendix). Class R - Environment resisting.

Connector and accessory sizes shall be as specified (see 3.1).

Style P - Inserts containing pin contacts. Style S - Inserts containing socket contacts.

Arrangements shall be as specified (see 3.1).

Connectors covered by this specification shall be identified as specified (see 3.1).

This appendix provides engineering application information for the benefit of users of the MIL-C-22992, class L connectors.

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