MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS3181-16RAL
Cover, Electrical Connector
Part NumberMS3181-16RAL
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5935-01-336-5470 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCOVER,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Attachment Feature Length4.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.500 INCHES MAXIMUM
Style DesignatorEXTERNAL BAYONET W/CHAIN OR ROPE
Surface TreatmentANODIZE
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Overall Diameter1.250 INCHES MAXIMUM
Body Height0.844 INCHES MAXIMUM
Furnished ItemsWIRE ROPE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-C-26482 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DA
Eye Inside Diameter0.162 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.177 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 BAYONET LOCK
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is MS3181-16RAL available?
We can source MS3181-16RAL 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 MS3181-16RAL by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS3181-16RAL 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 MS3181-16RAL?
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 MS3181-16RAL?
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.