MIL-DTL-55330D
3.1.1 Hardware. Mounting brackets, screws, and other hardware accompanying or furnished with the
connectors shall be protected and enclosed within the unit packs in a manner that will not damage the
connectors or the packaging materials. When practical, the hardware should be mounted on each
connector.
3.1.2 Physical protection. Connectors and accessories shall be packaged in a manner that will ensure
compliance with the applicable requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 as well as those specified herein. For
shipments to non-government activities, large quantity unit packs may be used.
3.1.2.1 Contacts, leads, and terminals. Contacts, leads, terminals, and other outward projections shall
be protected by means of container design, noncorrosive die-cut inserts, or other suitable supporting
materials or devices. If not otherwise protected, protective caps shall be used to prevent damage to the
coupling or accessory connector threads.
3.1.2.2 Wrapping and cushioning. Wrapping and cushioning materials shall be noncorrosive and dry.
In addition, materials used for fiber optic connectors shall be non-static generating and shall not crumble,
flake, powder or shed. Cushioning is not required for accessories.
3.1.3 Exterior containers. Exterior containers shall be of minimum tare weight and cube consistent with
the protection required and shall contain quantities of identical stock numbered or otherwise designated
items to the greatest extent practicable (see 3.3).
3.2 Preservation. Preservation shall be military or commercial, as specified (see 6.2).
3.2.1 Military.
3.2.1.1 Cleaning. Connectors and accessories shall be cleaned in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
3.2.1.2 Drying. Connectors and accessories shall be dried in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1.
3.2.1.3 Preservatives. Contact preservatives shall not be used.
3.2.1.4 Unit packs.
3.2.1.4.1 Connectors. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), and except as specified herein,
connectors (both electrical and fiber optic) shall be individually unit packed in accordance with
MIL-STD-2073-1, method 41. Electrical connectors with only gold plated contacts shall be preserved in
accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1, method 31.
3.2.1.4.1.1 Connectors with removable contacts. Removable crimp type contacts shall not be installed
in the connector insert but shall be placed in a close fitting noncorrosive rigid container such as a vial or
box and enclosed within the unit pack. Any spare contacts furnished shall also be within this container.
3.2.1.4.1.2 Connectors with grommet sealing plugs. Grommet sealing plugs supplied with various
connectors shall be placed in an envelope or rigid container and enclosed within the unit pack.
3.2.1.4.2 Accessories (when acquired separately).
3.2.1.4.2.1 Contacts. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), contacts shall be unit packed five each in
accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1, method 41.
3
For Parts Inquires call Parts Hangar, Inc (727) 493-0744
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business