EN 2591-418:2001
(Main)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)
This standard specifies a method of determining the insertion/extraction forces of female contacts used in elements of electrical and optical connection by means of gauges.
It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 418: Steck- und Ziehkräfte der Lehren (Buchsenkontakte)
Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zum Nachweis der Steck- und Ziehkräfte der Lehren in den Buchsenkontakten von elektrischen und optischen Verbindungselementen unter Verwendung von Lehren fest.
Sie ist in Verbindung mit EN 2591-100 anzuwenden.
Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 418 : Forces d'insertion et d'extraction de calibres (contacts femelles)
La présente norme spécifie une méthode pour déterminer, au moyen de calibres, les forces d'insertion et d'extraction de contacts femelles utilisés dans les organes de connexion électrique et optique.
Elle doit être utilisée conjointement avec EN 2591-100.
Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Nov-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2002
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2017
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- 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
- 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
Overview
EN 2591-418:2001 is a CEN/AECMA aerospace test method that specifies how to determine gauge insertion and extraction forces for female contacts used in electrical and optical connection elements. Intended as a companion to EN 2591-100 (Part 100: General), this standard provides a repeatable procedure to measure the forces required to insert and extract gauges into female (socket) contacts - a key indicator of contact fit, retention and interchangeability in aerospace connectors.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Method for measuring insertion/extraction forces of female contacts in electrical and optical connectors; to be used together with EN 2591-100.
- Specimen preparation: Contacts may be tested either installed in assemblies or removed. Required test details (unless specified by the technical specification) include: maximum insertion force, minimum extraction force, gauge sizes, number of specimens and pass/fail requirements.
- Apparatus: A device for holding specimens and a calibrated force-measuring instrument are specified.
- Test procedure (high level):
- Insert the gauge to a minimum depth of 0.7 × L (where L = female contact depth).
- Before formal measurement, insert and extract the maximum-size gauge three times to condition the contact.
- Measure insertion forces using the maximum-size gauge.
- Measure extraction forces using the minimum-size gauge.
- Requirement: Measured forces shall meet the values specified in the applicable technical specification or procurement document.
Applications and users
EN 2591-418:2001 is practical for:
- Aerospace connector designers validating contact geometry and compliance.
- Qualification and production test laboratories performing acceptance and lot testing.
- Quality assurance and procurement teams verifying supplier compliance with contact force criteria.
- Maintenance and engineering teams assessing connector wear or replacement fit. The standard supports reliable electrical/optical contact performance by ensuring correct contact interference, retention, and mating characteristics - critical in flight-critical and high-reliability systems.
Related standards
- EN 2591-100 - Aerospace series: Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 100: General (normative companion referenced by this part).
- Other parts of the EN 2591 series (see CEN/AECMA catalog) for additional connector test methods and environmental/functional tests.
Keywords: EN 2591-418:2001, gauge insertion/extraction forces, female contacts, aerospace connectors, insertion force test, EN 2591-100, connector test method.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 2591-418:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)". This standard covers: This standard specifies a method of determining the insertion/extraction forces of female contacts used in elements of electrical and optical connection by means of gauges. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
This standard specifies a method of determining the insertion/extraction forces of female contacts used in elements of electrical and optical connection by means of gauges. It shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
EN 2591-418:2001 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 2591-418:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 3660-005:2023, EN 3155-076:2012, EN 4639-102:2007, EN 3155-075:2022, EN 3155-024:2006, EN 3155-071:2007, EN 3155-026:2019, EN 3155-058:2006, EN 3155-070:2019, EN 3155-027:2019, EN 3155-025:2006, EN 3155-045:2019, EN 3155-032:2009, EN 3155-064:2009, EN 3155-056:2006. 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.Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optische Verbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 418: Steck- und Ziehkräfte der Lehren (Buchsenkontakte)Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique et optique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 418 : Forces d'insertion et d'extraction de calibres (contacts femelles)Aerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection - Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces (female contacts)49.060Aerospace electric equipment and systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 2591-418:2001SIST EN 2591-418:2004en01-maj-2004SIST EN 2591-418:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 2591-418November 2001ICS 49.060English versionAerospace series - Elements of electrical and optical connection- Test methods - Part 418: Gauge insertion/extraction forces(female contacts)Série aérospatiale - Organes de connexion électrique etoptique - Méthodes d'essais - Partie 418: Forces d'insertionet d'extraction de calibres (contacts femelles)Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische und optischeVerbindungselemente - Prüfverfahren - Teil 418: Steck- undZiehkräfte der Lehren (Buchsenkontakte)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 June 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 2591-418:2001 ESIST EN 2591-418:2004
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