BS EN 3660-007-2010 PDF

Full title and description

STB / BS EN 3660-007:2010 — Aerospace series: Cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors — Part 007: Cable outlet, self‑locking, style C, 90°, shielded (cone grounding), unsealed with clamp strain relief. This product standard specifies design, material classes, mechanical and electrical characteristics and test requirements for self‑locking 90° cable outlets used with EN 3660-series connectors.

Abstract

This standard defines a family of style C, anti‑decoupling cable outlets (90°) with cone grounding (shielded), unsealed body and clamp strain relief. It covers allowable cable screen thickness (0.8 mm to 4.8 mm), associated connector interface (EN 3660‑002) and material/temperature classes to suit aerospace applications. Test and qualification requirements reference the EN 2591 series and EN 3660‑001.

General information

• Status: Published / active (European standard adopted and available as national adoptions such as BS EN 3660-007:2010).
• Publication date: EN publication: 13 April 2010 (EN record); national adoptions commonly published in spring–summer 2010 (example: BS publication 31 May 2010; UNE endorsement 1 June 2010).
• Publisher: CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation) — available as national adoptions (e.g., BSI as BS EN 3660‑007:2010).
• ICS / categories: 49.060 — Aerospace electric equipment and systems.
• Edition / version: 2010 edition (EN 3660‑007:2010 / adopted as BS EN 3660‑007:2010).
• Number of pages: Varies by publisher/format — commonly 13–14 pages in national PDFs; some publisher formats annotate additional front matter (reports listing 13–14 pages).

Scope

EN 3660‑007:2010 is a product standard that specifies the characteristics, designation, marking, materials (three material classes) and mechanical/electrical requirements for self‑locking cable outlets, style C, 90° angled, shielded by cone grounding and unsealed with clamp strain relief. Devices covered permit termination of individual and/or overall screens with thickness between 0.8 mm and 4.8 mm and are intended for use with EN 3660‑002 series connectors across defined aerospace temperature classes.

Key topics and requirements

• Product definition and dimensional/interface requirements for style C, 90° cable outlets.
• Shielding/grounding method: cone grounding (screen termination) and acceptable screen thickness range (0.8–4.8 mm).
• Material classes and temperature ranges (examples: Class N, W, K covering approximately −65 °C up to 175–260 °C depending on material/finish).
• Mechanical features: self‑locking (anti‑decoupling), clamp strain relief and torque/assembly specifications.
• Electrical performance: continuity/grounding requirements and low contact/continuity resistance expectations for effective EMI/RFI protection.
• Qualification and test references: links to EN 3660‑001 (technical specification) and EN 2591 / EN 2591‑100 series test methods (temperature, salt mist, shock, vibration, flammability, etc.).

Typical use and users

Typical users include aerospace component designers, wiring‑harness manufacturers, connector OEMs, qualification/test laboratories and procurement/specification engineers who need to specify compatible cable outlets for circular and rectangular electrical or optical connectors in aircraft and aerospace platforms. The standard is used to ensure mechanical compatibility, environmental performance and reliable shielding/grounding in demanding aerospace environments.

Related standards

EN 3660‑007 is part of the EN 3660 product family. Key related documents include EN 3660‑001 (technical specification for cable outlet accessories), EN 3660‑002 (associated electrical connector interfaces) and the EN 2591 / EN 2591‑100 series for test methods (flame, salt mist, vibration, shock, etc.). Users should consult the full EN 3660 series for complementary parts and test requirements.

Keywords

cable outlet; cable outlet accessory; EN 3660; BS EN 3660‑007; aerospace connectors; self‑locking outlet; style C; 90° outlet; cone grounding; shielded outlet; clamp strain relief; connector accessory; aerospace wiring; EMI/RFI grounding.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 3660‑007:2010 is a European product standard that specifies requirements for self‑locking style C, 90° cable outlets (shielded by cone grounding) with clamp strain relief, intended for aerospace electrical and optical connectors. It is commonly published/adopted nationally (e.g., BS EN 3660‑007:2010).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, dimensions, material classes, temperature ranges, shielding/screen termination (0.8–4.8 mm), marking, assembly/torque values and referenced environmental and mechanical tests required to qualify the cable outlet for aerospace use.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aerospace OEMs, connector and harness manufacturers, test laboratories and specification/procurement engineers use this standard to select or specify compatible cable outlets and to verify performance against recognized aerospace test methods.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the 2010 EN edition (EN 3660‑007:2010) and is available as national adoptions (for example BS EN 3660‑007:2010). There is no widely published successor to EN 3660‑007:2010 in the public national catalogs we checked; however, users should verify current status with their national standards body or distributor before relying on the standard for procurement or certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 3660‑007 is part of the EN 3660 aerospace series covering cable outlet accessories for circular and rectangular electrical and optical connectors; related parts include EN 3660‑001, EN 3660‑002 and multiple other part numbers in the same family.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: cable outlet, style C, 90°, self‑locking, cone grounding, shielded, clamp strain relief, EN 3660, aerospace connectors, BS EN 3660‑007:2010.