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M285

Backshell, Electrical Connector

Part NumberM285
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameBACKSHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Overall Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
Overall Diameter0.843 INCHES NOMINAL
Nominal Thread Size0.625 INCHES
Thread Class2B
Cable Opening Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 THREADED COUPLING
Cable Opening Quantity1
Cancelled NSN5935-00-196-2670 (cancelled)
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Frequently asked

Is M285 available?
We can source M285 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is M285 by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M285 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like M285?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for M285?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.