BS EN 4165-020:2007

What is BS EN 4165-020 - Coupling system keyway for receptacle for aerospace applications about?

BS EN 4165 is a European Standard on aerospace series that discusses product standards for rectangular electrical modular connectors. BS EN 4165 -020 is the 20th part of the BS EN 4165 series that defines the coupling system keyway for receptacle used in the family of rectangular connectors.

The connector receptacle corresponding to those coupling systems are defined in EN 4165-004, EN 4165-005, EN 4165-011 and EN 4165-012.

Who is BS EN 4165-020 - Coupling system keyway for receptacle for aerospace applications for?

BS EN 4165-020 on coupling system keyway for receptacle for aerospace applications is useful for:

• The aerospace/aeronautical industry
• Manufacturers and suppliers of electric plugs and receptacles
• Cables and connectors installers
• Manufacturer of aerospace electric equipment
• Product development/innovation teams
• Quality control personnel/testing laboratories
• Aerospace and aeronautical engineers

Why should you use BS EN 4165-020 - Coupling system keyway for receptacle for aerospace applications?

Receptacles are designed to reduce weight and size in aerospace equipment and are engineered for reliable performance under harsh conditions. In order to secure the plug and receptacle of the connector together, a coupling mechanism is used.

In this regard, BS EN 4165-020 provides the required characteristics and dimensions of receptacles with diagrams and includes designation and technical specifications.

BS EN 4165-020 ensures the reliability of the aerospace equipment and ultimately, assures the safety of the passengers.