BS EN 3660-006-2010 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 3660-006:2010 — Aerospace series — Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors — Part 006: Cable outlet, self-locking, style C, straight, shielded (cone grounding), unsealed with clamp strain relief. This is a product standard that defines the characteristics and permitted use conditions for the style C cable outlet accessory intended for aerospace electrical and optical connector systems.

Abstract

This standard specifies dimensions, materials, screening termination (cone grounding) and clamp-type strain-relief arrangements for straight, self‑locking cable outlets of style C. It covers the permitted range of screen/ braid thickness for termination, compatible mating connector references (EN 3660 series), and temperature classes for intended aerospace service. The document is a product standard (not a test method) intended to ensure mechanical, electrical screening and environmental compatibility between cable outlets and mating connectors.

General information

• Status: Published / Definitive (active product standard).
• Publication date: 31 May 2010 (designation: BS EN 3660-006:2010).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI), adopted as a British/European product standard.
• ICS / categories: 49.060 — Aerospace electric equipment and systems.
• Edition / version: 2010 (first published edition under the BS EN designation).
• Number of pages: 13–14 pages (catalogue listings show 14 pages in the published text).

Scope

This product standard defines a range of cable outlets, style C, self‑locking (anti‑decoupling), straight, shielded using a cone‑grounding method, unsealed and fitted with a clamp type strain relief. It specifies the range of screening (individual and/or overall screens) thickness that can be terminated (typically from about 0.8 mm to 4.8 mm as published), associated mating connector references within the EN 3660 family (see EN 3660‑002 for the index of product standards), and temperature classes for service: Class N, Class W and Class K with their respective temperature limits as given in the EN 3660 series. Intended application is aerospace equipment where controlled screening termination and mechanical retention of cable assemblies are required.

Key topics and requirements

• Product definition: style C, straight, self‑locking cable outlet (cone grounding, unsealed) for circular/rectangular connectors.
• Mechanical requirements: dimensional envelopes, anti‑decoupling/self‑locking features and clamp strain relief design.
• Screening/grounding: cone grounding method and permitted screen/braid thickness range for termination (approx. 0.8 mm–4.8 mm).
• Environmental and temperature classes: classification of materials/finish to meet specified temperature ranges for Classes N, W, K (as referenced within the EN 3660 family).
• Compatibility: normative linkage to mating connector types and EN 3660 product‑family index (EN 3660‑002) to ensure interchangeability.
• Marking, inspection and conformity: identification, acceptance checks and basic requirements needed for production and procurement.

Typical use and users

Primary users: aerospace connector and cable‑assembly designers, connector manufacturers, procurement specialists, quality and approval engineers in aerospace OEMs and MRO organisations, and technical libraries that maintain aerospace hardware standards. Typical use: selection and specification of the correct style C cable outlet for harness assemblies where screened termination, mechanical retention and compatibility with a particular mating connector family are required.

Related standards

Part of the EN 3660 product standard family for cable outlet accessories. The published EN 3660 series includes an index/product list in EN 3660‑002 and multiple other part‑standards that cover other styles (for example various style K parts and related product standards such as EN 3660‑031, EN 3660‑062 and accessory product standards referenced within the series). Users should consult EN 3660‑002 for the full list of associated EN 3660 product parts and the latest revisions.

Keywords

cable outlet, cable gland, style C, self‑locking, cone grounding, shielded, clamp strain relief, aerospace connectors, EN 3660, BS EN 3660‑006:2010, cable outlet accessories, screening termination, temperature classes.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN 3660‑006:2010 is a European/British product standard that defines the characteristics and permitted use conditions for style C straight self‑locking cable outlets (shielded, cone grounding, unsealed) used with circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors in aerospace applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mechanical form (dimensions and self‑locking features), screening termination (cone grounding), clamp strain‑relief arrangements, applicable screen thickness range, compatibility pointers to the EN 3660 connector family, and temperature class guidance for intended aerospace service.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Connector and harness designers, aerospace equipment manufacturers, MRO and repair organisations, procurement and quality engineers specifying or verifying cable outlet accessories for aerospace applications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2010 edition is published as BS EN 3660‑006:2010 and is listed in national catalogues as a definitive/published product standard. Users should verify whether a later amendment or replacement exists for their national implementations or for related EN 3660 parts; consult the EN 3660 index (EN 3660‑002) and national standards bodies for the absolute up‑to‑date status before procurement.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the EN 3660 series of product standards for cable outlet accessories. The series includes an index (EN 3660‑002) and many numbered part standards that specify other styles and accessory variants; coordination across the series ensures compatibility with EN 2997, EN 3372, EN 3645, EN 3646, EN 3682 and related connector standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: style C, cable outlet, self‑locking, cone grounding, shielded, clamp strain relief, aerospace connectors, EN 3660, BS EN 3660‑006:2010.