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PL171

Connector, Plug, Electrical

Part NumberPL171
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameCONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Threaded Device TypeCOUPLING FACILITY
Overall Diameter1.660 INCHES NOMINAL
Included Contact TypeROUND SOCKET SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Contact Maximum Current Rating In4.0 SINGLE MATING END SINGLE CONTACT GROUPING
Nominal Thread Size1.562 INCHES
Connector Locking MethodINTERNALLY THREADED COUPLING NUT
Shell MaterialCOPPER ALLOY
Thread Quantity Per Inch20
Thread Series DesignatorUNS
Overall Length1.300 INCHES NOMINAL
Insert MaterialPLASTIC SINGLE MATING END
Cancelled NSN5935-00-086-3731 (cancelled)
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Frequently asked

Is PL171 available?
We can source PL171 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 PL171 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 PL171 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 PL171?
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 PL171?
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.