MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
MS3188A17A
Backshell, Electrical Connector
Part NumberMS3188A17A
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5935-01-280-9231 (NSN)
Federal Item NameBACKSHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
Style DesignatorANGLE TYPE W/CLAMP
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM AND NICKEL
Distance From Centerline To Cable4.211 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 THREADED COUPLING
Body Angle In Deg90.0
Cable Opening Diameter0.437 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM
Cable Opening Quantity1
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 MS3188A17A available?
We can source MS3188A17A 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 MS3188A17A by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If MS3188A17A 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 MS3188A17A?
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 MS3188A17A?
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.