EN 3218-002:2006
(Main)Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements
Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements
This standard specifies the performance and contact arrangements of rectangular connectors with metallic shells and screw-locking as defined in EN 3218-001.
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Rechtecksteckverbinder mit metallischem Gehäuse und Schraubverriegelung - Teil 002: Leistungsdaten und Kontaktanordnungen
Diese Norm legt die Leistungsdaten und die Kontaktanordnungen von Rechtecksteckverbindern mit metallischem Gehäuse und Schraubverriegelung nach EN 3218 001 fest.
Série aérospatiale - Connecteurs rectangulaires à boîtiers métalliques et à verrouillage par vis - Partie 002 : Spécification de performances et d'arrangements des contacts
Aeronavtika - Konektorji, pravokotni, s kovinskim ohišjem in vijačnim zaklepanjem - 002. del: Specifikacija lastnosti in razporeditev kontaktov
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Apr-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2006
- 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
Overview
EN 3218-002:2006 specifies the performance and contact arrangements for rectangular connectors with metallic shells and screw-locking, as defined in EN 3218-001. Prepared by AECMA-STAN and adopted by CEN, the standard sets operating conditions, electrical and mechanical characteristics, and interfaces that support interoperable aerospace electrical interconnects.
This part covers key parameters needed for design, selection and application of these connectors in aerospace systems, referencing applicable contact product standards and installation guidelines.
Key Topics
- Scope and normative references: Cites EN 3218-001 (technical specification) and related product standards (EN 3218-005 to EN 3218-011), contact standards (EN 3155 series), test methods (EN 2591-209) and installation (EN 3197).
- Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature range: from −65 °C to 150 °C.
- Insulation resistance at room temperature: 5 000 MΩ.
- Withstand voltage: 1 500 V rms at sea level; 400 V rms at 1.1 kPa (approx. 30 000 m).
- Mechanical durability: rated for 500 mating/unmating cycles.
- Contact arrangements and types: Defines arrangement codes (e.g., M11/F11, M13/F14) and contact sizes (size 20 and 22) with intermateability rules; permissible current is limited by the smallest contact in an intermateable pair.
- Termination and cables: Defines termination codes (crimp, solder, rear/front removable) and permissible cable size codes (001 to 010) aligned to EN 2265/2266 series.
- Finishing, coding and mating rules:
- Connectors, plugs and protective covers must have matching finishes for mating.
- Polarization and connector coding positions are user-defined (see Table 4 in the standard).
- Accessories and tooling: Filler plugs per EN 4008-003; contact-specific crimp and extraction tools per the product standards.
Applications
EN 3218-002:2006 is intended for aerospace electrical interconnection systems where robust, repeatable, and interoperable performance is required. Typical uses include:
- Aircraft onboard electrical and avionics harnesses
- Ground and flight test equipment that must mate with aerospace-standard connectors
- Retrofit and maintenance operations requiring standardized contact arrangements and proven environmental performance
Benefits include clearer interoperability rules between suppliers, defined electrical and mechanical limits for design verification, and alignment with related product and installation standards.
Related Standards
- EN 3218-001 - Technical specification for these connectors
- EN 3218-005 to EN 3218-011 - Product standards (plugs, receptacles, covers, tools)
- EN 3155-022 / EN 3155-023 - Rectangular crimp contact product standards
- EN 2591-209 - Test methods (current temperature derating)
- EN 3197 - Installation of aircraft electrical and optical interconnection systems
For design and procurement, use EN 3218-002 alongside the referenced product standards to ensure correct contacts, tooling and installation practices for aerospace-grade rectangular connectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 3218-002:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements". This standard covers: This standard specifies the performance and contact arrangements of rectangular connectors with metallic shells and screw-locking as defined in EN 3218-001.
This standard specifies the performance and contact arrangements of rectangular connectors with metallic shells and screw-locking as defined in EN 3218-001.
EN 3218-002:2006 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 3218-002:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 4008-003:2017, EN 2266-002:2005, EN 3218-011:2006, EN 3218-009:2006, EN 3218-010:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Luft- und Raumfahrt - Rechtecksteckverbinder mit metallischem Gehäuse und Schraubverriegelung - Teil 002: Leistungsdaten und KontaktanordnungenSérie aérospatiale - Connecteurs rectangulaires à boîtiers métalliques et à verrouillage par vis - Partie 002 : Spécification de performances et d'arrangements des contactsAerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shells and screw-locking - Part 002: Specification of performance and contact arrangements49.060Aerospace electric equipment and systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 3218-002:2006SIST EN 3218-002:2009en,de01-julij-2009SIST EN 3218-002:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 3218-002April 2006ICS 49.060 English VersionAerospace series - Connectors, rectangular, with metallic shellsand screw-locking - Part 002: Specification of performance andcontact arrangementsSérie aérospatiale - Connecteurs rectangulaires à boîtiersmétalliques et à verrouillage par vis - Partie 002 :Spécification de performances et d'arrangements descontactsLuft- und Raumfahrt - Rechtecksteckverbinder mitmetallischem Gehäuse und Schraubverriegelung - Teil 002:Leistungsdaten und KontaktanordnungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2006.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 3218-002:2006: ESIST EN 3218-002:2009
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