EN 4165-001:2007
(Main)Aerospace series - Connectors, electrical, rectangular, modular - Operating temperature 175 °C continuous - Part 001: Technical specification
Aerospace series - Connectors, electrical, rectangular, modular - Operating temperature 175 °C continuous - Part 001: Technical specification
This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for rectangular connectors with multiple removable modules, intended for use in a temperature range from 55 °C to 175 °C continuous.
This family of connectors is particularly suitable for aeronautic use in zones of severe environmental conditions on board aircraft, applying EN 2282.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Rechtecksteckverbinder in modularer Bauweise - Betriebstemperatur 175 °C konstant - Teil 001: Technische lieferbedingungen
Diese Norm legt die allgemeingültigen Eigenschaften, die Qualifikations-, Abnahme- und Qualitätssicherungs¬bedingungen sowie die Prüfprogramme und gruppen für Rechtecksteckverbinder mit mehreren demontier¬baren Modulen fest, die für den Einsatz in einem Temperaturbereich von -55 °C bis 175 °C konstant bestimmt sind.
Diese Steckverbinderfamilie ist besonders geeignet zur Verwendung in der Luftfahrt in Bereichen mit ver¬schärften Umweltbedingungen an Bord von Luftfahrzeugen entsprechend EN 2282.
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs électriques modulaires - Températures d'utilisation 175°C continu - Partie 001 : Spécification technique
Aeronavtika - Konektorji, električni, pravokotni, modularni - Stalna delovna temperatura 175 °C - 001. del: Tehnična specifikacija
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 03-Apr-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 14-Oct-2015
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Oct-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 4660-004:2019 - Aerospace series - Modular and Open Avionics Architectures - Part 004: Packaging - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 4165-001:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Connectors, electrical, rectangular, modular - Operating temperature 175 °C continuous - Part 001: Technical specification". This standard covers: This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for rectangular connectors with multiple removable modules, intended for use in a temperature range from 55 °C to 175 °C continuous. This family of connectors is particularly suitable for aeronautic use in zones of severe environmental conditions on board aircraft, applying EN 2282.
This standard specifies the general characteristics, the conditions for qualification, acceptance and quality assurance, as well as the test programs and groups for rectangular connectors with multiple removable modules, intended for use in a temperature range from 55 °C to 175 °C continuous. This family of connectors is particularly suitable for aeronautic use in zones of severe environmental conditions on board aircraft, applying EN 2282.
EN 4165-001:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 4165-001:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4165-001:2015, EN 2591-100:2024, EN 2267-002:2025, EN 2282:1992, EN 3155-002:2024, EN 4165-020:2007, EN 3197:2010, EN 9133:2018, EN 2424:2008, EN 3155-070:2019, EN 4830-001:2015, EN 4660-004:2019, EN 4165-010:2024, EN 4701-001:2013, EN 4165-024:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Rechtecksteckverbinder in modularer Bauweise - Betriebstemperatur 175 °C konstant - Teil 001: Technische lieferbedingungenSérie aérospatiale - Connecteurs électriques modulaires - Températures d'utilisation 175°C continu - Partie 001 : Spécification techniqueAerospace series - Connectors, electrical, rectangular, modular - Operating temperature 175 °C continuous - Part 001: Technical specification49.060Aerospace electric equipment and systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 4165-001:2007SIST EN 4165-001:2009en01-februar-2009SIST EN 4165-001:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 4165-001
April 2007 ICS 49.060 English Version
Aerospace series - Connectors, electrical, rectangular, modular -Operating temperature 175 °C continuous - Part 001: Technical specification
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs électriques modulaires - Températures d'utilisation 175 °C continu - Partie 001 : Spécification technique
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrischer Rechtecksteckverbinder in modularer Bauweise - Betriebstemperatur 175 °C konstant - Teil 001: Technische lieferbedingungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2005.
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* All its parts quoted in this standard. 1) Published as ASD Prestandard at the date of publication of this standard. 2) Published by: Department of Defense (DOD), the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301, USA. SIST EN 4165-001:2009
The plug contains a coupling screw and the receptacle a coupling nut. This family of connectors provides two housing sizes (2 or 4 modules), two series (series 2 and scoop proof series 3) and two mating-unmating systems (screw or rack and panel). The connectors are polarized by centre keying mechanism; polarization shall be obtained before the male contacts enter the module of the female contacts and before the coupling system is engaged. Keying mechanism shall provide 36 position keying capabilities. These connectors use different types of contacts (signal, power, coaxial, …) defined in EN 3155-002. 4.2 Receptacle The receptacle may be attached by: rectangular flange with two mounting holes; two end flanges with transversal holes (panel mounting) and lateral holes (stackable mounting). The receptacle contains a centre coupling nut which also ensures the polarization function (coding pin) by external keys. The main key is fixed and is wider than the other. Polarization is ensured by the different positions which the secondary key may take and the different positions in which the coding pin may be fixed in the housing. The module cavities are identified on the housing of the receptacle by letter A, B, C, D for size 4 (four modules) and letter A, B for size 2 (two modules). The cavities are polarized by two keyways location.
3) Published by: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA. SIST EN 4165-001:2009
The female modules use female contacts and male modules use male contacts. These modules use crimp or solder contacts of sizes 22, 20, 16, 12 and 8. They are rear release and held in the housing by two retention tines. They are removed from the rear with a specific tool. The modules have two keys which engage in the keyways of the housing. Polarization is ensured by the different positions which the secondary keys may take. The modules are identified by letter A, B, C, D or N (universal). A blank module is installed in a cavity where no contacts are required. This module is a male module with a universal polarization (N) installable in all coding cavities (A, B, C, D) and in all housing types (plug or receptacle). Modules shall be interchangeable in cavities of housing with different configurations. 4.7 Keying mechanism 4.7.1 Coding pin (receptacle) Keying mechanism shall provide 36 position keying capabilities. These 36 positions are given with 6 different coding pins, identified by colour code. The main key is wider than the other, polarization is ensured by the SIST EN 4165-001:2009
4.8 Materials and surface treatment 4.8.1 General When dissimilar metals are in close contact, adequate protection against corrosion shall be used for the electromotive force of the cell not to exceed 0,25 V. 4.8.2 Housings The material of the housing for the connectors shall be aluminium alloy or composite, protected against corrosion by nickel or cadmium plating (see EN 4165-002). Non conductive black anodized protection over aluminium material is also available. 4.8.3 Contacts Removable contacts (see EN 3155-002). 4.8.4 Non-metallic materials The materials used for module, seals and grommets shall have mechanical characteristics consistent with the required use. 5 Design 5.1 Housings The connector housings shall be a one piece construction. They shall accommodate the rear accessories and other fittings defined in this specification (see EN 4165-002). The rectangular flange receptacle can furthermore be fitted with a conductive gasket ensuring electrical continuity between the connector housing and panel. The threads shall conform to ISO 263. The coupling mechanism shall be designed so that the male and female contacts engage when it is rotated and disengaged when it is rotated counter-clockwise. The centre coupling screw shall be a hexagonal socket head screw and compatible with the coupling torque values defined in the product standard. The accessories shall be fixed by screw or clip on the rear of connectors. SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Receptacle assembly 2 Plug assembly 3 Rack plug assembly 4 Mechanical bottoming plate Figure 1 Table 1 — Engagement contacts
A B C D Series 2 38,5 37,8 33,4 32,9 40,0 36,0 34,9 30,9 Series 3 47,1 46,4 42,0 41,5 40,0 36,0 34,9 30,9
A B C D Sizes 22 – 20 – 16 – 12 6,66 6,20 6,38 5,93 3,00 2,54 3,27 2,82 Size 8 6,79 6,33 6,51 5,93 2,87 2,41 3,27 2,69
6.2.3 Plug and receptacle, series 3 Insert and contact position Dimensions are in millimetres, see Figure 3. Key 1 Mechanical bottom of receptacle 5 Mechanical bottom of plug 2 Female insert assembly (all sizes) 6 See EN 4165-020. 3 See EN 4165-019. 7 See Figure 6. 4 Male insert assembly (all sizes) 8 See Figures 4 and 5. a For sizes 22 – 20 – 16 – 12 inserts b For size 8 insert Figure 3 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Table 4
A B C D
E Sizes 22 – 20 – 16 – 12 6,66 6,20 14,94 14,49 11,56 11,10 3,27 2,82
Coupling with clicker-nut plug 12,62 12,38 Size 8 6,79 6,33 15,07 14,49 11,43 10,97 3,27 2,69
Coupling with rack plug 21,18 20,94
Key 1 Active thread 12,6 min. Figure 4 Figure 5 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Centre line 2 Groove only for classes F, W and A 3 Module cavities coding see Figure 19. 4 Coding pin cavity see Figure 11. 5 Mechanical bottom of receptacle Figure 8 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Centre line 2 Groove only for classes F, W and A 3 Module cavities coding see Figure 19. 4 Coding pin cavity see Figure 11. 5 Mechanical bottom of receptacle Figure 9 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Centre line 2 Groove only for classes F, W and A 3 Module cavities coding see Figure 19. 4 Coding pin cavity see Figure 11. 5 Mechanical bottom of receptacle Figure 10 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Centre line 2 Bottoming plate for coding pin 3 Mechanical bottom of receptacle Figure 11 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Mechanical bottom of plug 2 Coding key cavity see Figure 17. 3 Module cavities coding see Figure 19. 4 Point of engagement emi feature 5 Centre line Figure 14 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
Key 1 Centre line 2 Mechanical bottom of plug Figure 17 SIST EN 4165-001:2009
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