EN 3660-018:2009
(Main)Aerospace series - Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors - Part 018: Cable outlet, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief - Product standard
Aerospace series - Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors - Part 018: Cable outlet, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief - Product standard
This product standard defines a range of cable outlets, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief.
Associated electrical connector(s) : see EN 3660-002.
Temperature range, Class A : - 65 °C to 200 °C
Class N : - 65 °C to 200 °C
Class W : - 65 °C to 175 °C
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Endgehäuse für elektrische und optische Rund- und Rechtecksteckverbinder - Teil 018: Endgehäuse, Bauform A, 90°, nicht abgedichtet, mit Arm für Kabelbinder - Produktnorm
Diese Produktnorm legt eine Reihe von Endgehäusen, Bauform A, 90°, nicht abgedichtet, mit Arm für
Kabelbinder fest.
Zugehörige elektrische Steckverbinder: EN 3660-002.
Temperaturbereich, Klasse A : 65 °C bis 200 °C
Klasse N : 65 °C bis 200 °C
Klasse W : 65 °C bis 175 °C
Série aérospatiale - Accessoires arrière pour connecteurs circulaires et rectangulaires électriques et optiques - Partie 018: Raccord coudé 90° non étanche, type A, avec tenue du câble par frettage - Norme de produit
Aeronavtika - Dodatki za okrogle in pravokotne električne in optične konektorje - 018. del: Kabelska spojka, tip A, 90°, netesnjena, z držalom za spojko - Standard za proizvod
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Mar-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2009
- Technical Committee
- ASD-STAN - Aerospace
- Drafting Committee
- ASD-STAN/D 2 - Electrical
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 21-Jan-2025
- Completion Date
- 28-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 3660-018:2009 is a European aerospace product standard developed under the guidance of CEN and ASD-STAN. It specifies the requirements for cable outlet accessories, style A, with a 90° orientation, unsealed design, and cable tie strain relief, intended for use with circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors. These components are critical in aerospace electrical harness systems, ensuring reliable cable management and mechanical support under demanding environmental conditions.
The standard covers multiple temperature classes and provides detailed dimensional, material, and testing requirements to ensure performance and compatibility with associated aerospace connectors defined in EN 3660-002.
Key Topics
- Product Scope: Defines cable outlets with 90° bend, style A, unsealed, equipped with strain relief via cable tie to reduce mechanical stress on cables.
- Temperature Range:
- Class A and N: −65 °C to 200 °C
- Class W: −65 °C to 175 °C
- Materials and Finishes:
- Class A: Aluminium with black anodised finish
- Class N: Aluminium with electroless nickel plating
- Class W: Aluminium with olive drab cadmium plating
- Dimensions and Mass: Detailed dimensional data and tolerances are outlined to ensure proper fit and mechanical compatibility across different shell sizes (09 to 25).
- Strain Relief: Cable tie or lace cord used for strain relief, enhancing cable durability during vibration and thermal cycling.
- Design and Marking: Clear designation and marking requirements based on EN 2424, including product coding for material classes, self-locking devices, spacer pads, and shell size identification.
- Test Methods: Compliance with EN 2591-100, covering visual inspection, dimensional verification, electrical continuity for grounding lugs, temperature endurance tests, salt mist exposure, mechanical shock, vibration resistance, and more.
- Torque Specifications: Recommended assembly torque values per shell size ensure secure installation without damage.
Applications
EN 3660-018 standardized cable outlets play an essential role in aerospace electrical and optical systems by providing robust cable management solutions. The key applications include:
- Aerospace Electrical Connectors: Cable outlets complement circular and rectangular connectors in commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems.
- Optical Connector Support: Suitable for optical connections requiring strain relief and reliable mechanical support.
- Harsh Environment Usage: Designed to operate under extreme temperature variations and mechanical stresses found in aerospace operations.
- Maintenance and Replacement: Facilitates standardized replacement parts and upgrades compatible across multiple manufacturers and aerospace platforms.
- Vibration and Shock Protection: Cable tie strain relief minimizes cable fatigue caused by vibration, mechanical shock, and movement during flight.
By adhering to this standard, manufacturers and engineers ensure optimal mating, durability, and performance consistency for electrical and optical connectors used in aerospace technology.
Related Standards
- EN 3660-002: Index of product standards for cable outlet accessories, establishing compatibility reference for connectors.
- EN 3660-001: Technical specifications providing overarching definitions and general characteristics for all cable outlet accessories in the aerospace series.
- EN 2591-100: General test methods for electrical and optical connection elements, used for qualification testing of cable outlets.
- EN 2424: Marking of aerospace products, specifying standardized marking schemes for identification and traceability.
- EN 3660-036: Spacer pad product standard, referenced for cable outlet versions requiring spacer pads.
- AS85049A: U.S. military specification for electrical connector accessories, offering additional guidance and compatibility parameters.
Keywords: EN 3660-018, aerospace cable outlets, circular connectors, rectangular connectors, cable tie strain relief, 90 degree cable outlet, electrical connectors aerospace, optical connectors aerospace, cable outlet product standard, aerospace connector accessories, cable management aerospace, aerospace electrical standards, CEN aerospace standards, ASD-STAN cable accessories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 3660-018:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors - Part 018: Cable outlet, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief - Product standard". This standard covers: This product standard defines a range of cable outlets, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief. Associated electrical connector(s) : see EN 3660-002. Temperature range, Class A : - 65 °C to 200 °C Class N : - 65 °C to 200 °C Class W : - 65 °C to 175 °C
This product standard defines a range of cable outlets, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief. Associated electrical connector(s) : see EN 3660-002. Temperature range, Class A : - 65 °C to 200 °C Class N : - 65 °C to 200 °C Class W : - 65 °C to 175 °C
EN 3660-018:2009 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 3660-018:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 2591-402:2012, EN 2591-403:2025, EN 2591-317:1998, EN 2591-212:2005, EN 2591-408:1998, EN 2591-102:1996, EN 2591-315:2015, EN 2424:2008, EN 2591-205:1996, EN 3660-002:2016, EN 2591-420:2006, EN 2591-308:1998, EN 3660-036:2009, EN 2591-316:1997, EN 3660-001:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Aerospace series - Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and
optical connectors - Part 018: Cable outlet, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain
relief - Product standard
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Endgehäuse für elektrische und optische Rund- und
Rechtecksteckverbinder - Teil 018: Endgehäuse, Bauform A, 90°, nicht abgedichtet, mit
Arm für Kabelbinder - Produktnorm
Série aérospatiale - Accessoires arrière pour connecteurs circulaires et rectangulaires
électriques et optiques - Partie 018: Raccord coudé 90° non étanche, type A, avec tenue
du câble par frettage - Norme de produit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 3660-018:2009
ICS:
49.060 /HWDOVNDLQYHVROMVND Aerospace electric
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 3660-018
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2009
ICS 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Cable outlet accessories for circular and
rectangular electrical and optical connectors - Part 018: Cable
outlet, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief - Product
standard
Série aérospatiale - Accessoires arrière pour connecteurs Luft- und Raumfahrt - Endgehäuse für elektrische und
circulaires et rectangulaires électriques et optiques - Partie optische Rund- und Rechtecksteckverbinder - Teil 018:
018: Raccord coudé 90° non étanche, type A, avec tenue Endgehäuse, Bauform A, 90°, nicht abgedichtet, mit Arm
du câble par frettage - Norme de produit für Kabelbinder - Produktnorm
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Characteristics .4
5 Designation .9
6 Marking . 10
7 Technical specification . 10
Foreword
This document (EN 3660-018:2009) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association
of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of ASD,
prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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 the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This product standard defines a range of cable outlets, style A, 90°, unsealed, with cable tie strain relief.
Associated electrical connector(s) : see EN 3660-002.
Temperature range, Class A : − 65 °C to 200 °C
Class N : − 65 °C to 200 °C
Class W : − 65 °C to 175 °C
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2424, Ae
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