High-Reliability Interconnect Solutions

Complete Electronic

Solutions

AirBorn is an employee owned company whose core businessis engineering & manufacturing specialized connectors &electronic components for OEMs worldwide. We serve customers
across many industries including: Commercial Air, Industrial, Medical, Military/Defense, & Space Exploration.
Companies today are looking for more than a supplier, they’re looking for a strategic partner to collaborate& grow with. AirBorn products are trusted to perform in extreme conditions, where mission-critical reliability isvital to success. Customers trust AirBorn products, and have for over 60 years.

®

AirBorn Engineering = Problem Solved

AirBorn’s engineering group specializes in new product design and development for OEMs across the globe.
Our team of 50+ degreed engineers are the most innovative and committed to solving our customer’s
challenges, but that’s only the beginning of where we can help! Leverage our design and manufacturingexpertise throughout the entire product development process. From conceptual design, prototyping, pilotruns through to mass production, our teams work efficiently to cut down your program’s time to market.

Solution Engineering

Cable vs. Flex Assemblies

Signal Integrity Expertise

Lab & Test Services

AirBorn has a dedicatedteam of experienced anddegreed solution engineers
on staff to help solve yourmost pressing electronic
challenges.

We manufacture cableand flex assemblies andcan provide an impartial
recommendation of which
solution is best for yourdistinct application.

Whether a new design
retrofit, or a field issue, let us
help you design and endto-end interconnect solution
to support your high-speed
signal integrity design.

We'll test against the highest
standards imaginable toensure your products standup to the rigors of space,
military, commercial air, andindustrial applications.

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Connectors

Micro D
M Series

Rectangular 25Gbps
verSI

Z Axis Interposer
Z Series

Hybrid-Keyed Micro D

High-Speed Micro D

Nano D

Stackable

Rectangular

Rectangular

Circular

Strip Connector

Macro D

Cable Assemblies

FUZE Assemblies

Active Optical Assemblies

microQUAD

RC & RCII Series

microSI

R Series

Series 360

N Series

W Series

AirStrip

RocKetAssemblies

Flexible Circuit Assemblies

Embedded Systems

Rugged Power Systems

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors

Photonics/Optoelectronics•

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AirBorn In Action

Voyager Program

AirBorn Solutions Are "In-Action" Inside Many
Important & Famous Applications
AirBorn Connectors, Inc. was founded in 1958 to manufacture electronic connectors for aviation applications,hence our company name. By 1960, our 12 employees engaged with customers including Motorola Inc., Texas
Instruments (now Raytheon), Lockheed Aircraft, Boeing and Burroughs. In the time since our founding, we'vemanaged to be a part of many famous and important projects in human history. The Voyager I & II program,launched in 1977 and still traveling interstellar space today, is emblematic of how customers view AirBorn
parts: rugged, reliable and long lasting.
We're proud to be a part of America's, and our allies', vast military and defense initiatives too. AirBorn parts
were designed into the Apache & Blackhawk Helicopters, F-16 & F-35 Jets, Abram's & Bradley Tanks andOhio-Class Attack Subs just to name a few. Our solutions are also part of Patriot, Javelin, Hellfire, Tomahawk
and THAAD missile programs. We excel at providing unfailing quality to mission-critical applications.
While military/defense and aviation applications are our specialty, we by no means stop there. AirBorn
parts are an integral part of commercial aircraft, MRI machines, defibrillators as well as pain management
systems. From deep sea to deep space, AirBorn connectors are ready for any challenge.

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Space Shuttle
ProgramMars Rovers

Commercial Airliners

Military Communications & Rifle Scopes

Pain Management Systems

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

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RocKet Series

Overview

151-Position
D38999Th r e e ,150-Position R

ocKets

RocKet Macro D — Obsoleting D38999
AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D connectors can take your product to the next level with a robust design withstands
all the rigours on Earth and in space. With its rugged form, three 150-position RocKets can utilize the same
space as one, 151-position D38999 circular connector.
That will save you space, weight (especially crucial in space exploration applications), and overall cost.
Utilizing AirBorn's RocKet Macro Ds is your first step towards obsoleting 38999s forever.

Key Features & Benefits:•

2-, 3-, 4-, & 6-row models available•

Install and remove wiring multiple times•

8, 25, 50, 74, 100, & 150 pin/socket positions•

Panel-mount capability•

Fit 3, 150 position RocKets in the space of a single, 151
position D38999 — shell size 23•

RocKet delivers both signal and power•

A full complement of backshells available includingstraight, Straight, 45°, 90°, and Lace-Wiring•

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D38999s

Rectangular Means Cost, Weight, and Footprint Savings —Especially in Space Applications
When establishing your desired pin count, comparing circular to rectangular connectors often reveals a
staggering amount of savings in terms of footprint, weight, — and ultimately cost. Efficiencies discovered in
the beginning stages always equate to more economical designs on the back end.
Often, circular connectors are required for gloved-hand installations, as used by astronauts in space
applications. When that requirement is lifted however, AirBorn's rectangular RocKet connectors become
the preferred solution for space, weight, and cost savings. In the example above, we are able to fit 750, 24
awg. I/O contacts in the same space as 450 I/O contacts, when housed in a circular D38999 body.

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

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Critical to Success

Applications

Ruggedness & Reliability:
Keys To Surviving Harsh Environments
When it comes to durability in the face of unforgiving conditions, they don't come any tougher than AirBorn's
RocKet Series connectors. Whether its enduring the extreme shock and vibration of a rocket launch, theunrelenting repetition of factory robotics, or the intense temperature fluctuations inherent with oil and gas
drilling, RocKet connectors are designed to withstand all of that and much more.
Looking for a rugged and reliable replacement for a D38999 circular, look no further than AirBorn's RocKetfamily of connectors. With the quality that AirBorn's customers can count on and space-flight heritage,
RocKet Series connectors set the standard for Macro D reliability.

Applications•

Satellite Systems•

Commercial Aircraft•

Launch Systems•

Heavy Equipment•

Panel I/O•

Robotic Systems•

High-Speed Rail•Oil & Gas•

Mass Transit

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RocKets Are Designed Into:

Rockets

Rail

And More...
Rigs

Radar

Robotics
AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

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2-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK2 is an 8 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in an 8 position body.
Available options include panel mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable Plug

RK

2

3

SERIES
8 Awg power
connectorROWS
2 – 2-Row

STYLE
3 – Plug,straight

Sample Part Number — RK232-008-801-5901

2
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Polyphenylene
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

008

80

015

1

SIZE
008 – 8 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

TERMINATION
80 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 8 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Receptacle

RK

2

SERIES
8 Awg power
connectorROWS
2 – 2-Row

2

2

STYLE
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Receptacle, 2 – Polyphenylene
straight,
sulfide (PPS) withpanel
aluminum shellmountelectroless nickel
shell plating

008

Sample Part Number — RK222-008-901-2901

90

015

1

SIZE
008 – 8 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

TERMINATION
90 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 8 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG14569
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG14570 (Pin & socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG5418
4. Crimp instructions - see page 28* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors
I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK232-PNB-1A(CTR087, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK232-DIM-1A(CTR087 REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

92-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK2 is an 8 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in an 8 position body.
Available options include panel mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Plug

RK

2

1

SERIES
8 Awg power
connectorROWS
2 – 2-Row

STYLE
1 – Plug,straight,
panel
mount

2
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Polyphenylene
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

Sample Part Number — RK212-008-801-2901

008

80

015

1

SIZE
008 – 8 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Turning
jacksockets

TERMINATION
80 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 8 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK242-008-901-5901

Crimp-Removable Receptacle

RK

2

SERIES
8 Awg power
connectorROWS
2 – 2-Row

4

2

STYLE
BODY MATERIAL
4 – Receptacle, 2 – Polyphenylene
straight
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

008

90

015

1

SIZE
008 – 8 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

TERMINATION
90 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 8 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG14569
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG14570 (Pin & socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG5418
4. Crimp instructions - see page 28* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors
I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK212-PNB-3A(CTR089, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK212-DIM-3A(CTR089, REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

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3-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK3 is a 16 awg., crimp-removable contact system
available in 25 position body. Available options
include panel-mount or I/O, keying hardware, anda full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable Plug

RK

3

3

SERIES
16 Awg power
connector

ROWS
3 – 3-Row

STYLE
3 – Plug,straight

Sample Part Number — RK332-025-601-5901

2
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Polyphenylene
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

025

60

1

SIZE
025 – 25 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
60 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 16 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK322-025-701-2901

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Receptacle

RK

3

SERIES
16 Awg power
connector

ROWS
3 – 3-Row

2

2

STYLE
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Receptacle, 2 – Polyphenylene
straight,
sulfide (PPS) withpanel
aluminum shellmountelectroless nickel
shell plating

025

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

70

1

SIZE
025 – 25 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
70 – Pin, straight, crimp removable,
wire barrel 16 awg*

HARDWARE
29 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG14569
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG14570 (Pin & socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4493
4. Crimp instructions - see page 30* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors
I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK332-PNB-1A(CTR091, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK332-DIM-1A(CTR091, REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

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3-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK3 is a 16 awg., crimp-removable contact system
available in 25 position body. Available options
include panel-mount or I/O, keying hardware, anda full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Plug

RK

3

1

SERIES
16 Awg power
connector

ROWS
3 – 3-Row

STYLE
1 – Plug,straight,
panel
mount

2
BODY MATERIAL
2 – Polyphenylene
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

Sample Part Number — RK312-025-601-2901

025

60

1

SIZE
025 – 25 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
60 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel 16 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK342-025-701-5901

Crimp-Removable Receptacle

RK

3

SERIES
16 Awg Power
Connector

ROWS
3 – 3-Row

4

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails2

STYLE
BODY MATERIAL
4 – Receptacle, 2 – Polyphenylene
straight
sulfide (PPS) withaluminum shellelectroless nickel
shell plating

025

70

1

SIZE
025 – 25 contacts

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
70 – Pin, straight, crimp removable,
wire barrel 16 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG14569
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG14570 (Pin & socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4493
4. Crimp instructions - see page 30* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors
I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK312-PNB-1A(CTR093, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK312-DIM-1A(CTR093, REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

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4-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK4 is a 20 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in 50 or 74 position body.
Available options include panel-mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable Plug

RK

4

3

SERIES
20 Awg power
connector

ROWS
4 – 4-Row

STYLE
3 – Plug,straight

Sample Part Number — RK432-050-201-5901

20

1

BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 074 – 74 contacts
shell

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

TERMINATION
20 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
20-22 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK422-050-301-2901

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Receptacle

RK

4

SERIES
20 Awg power
connector

ROWS
4 – 4-Row

2STYLE
2 – Receptacle,
straight,
panel
mount

30

1

BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 074 – 74 contacts
shell

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

TERMINATION
30 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
20-22 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4601, Mil Spec number MIL-C-22520/2-01
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG7936 (Pin contacts)
CDG7935 (Socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG7932
4. Crimp instructions - see page 33* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors

I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK431-PNB-1A(CTR095, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK431-DIM-1A(CTR095, REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

17

4-Row, Power I/O Connector
RK4 is a 20 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in 50 or 74 position body.
Available options include panel-mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Plug

RK

4

1

SERIES
20 Awg power
connector

ROWS
4 – 4-Row

STYLE
1 – Plug,straight,
panel
mount

Sample Part Number — RK412-050-201-2901

20

1

BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 074 – 74 contacts
shell

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
29 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

TERMINATION
20 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
20-22 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK442-050-301-5901

Crimp-Removable Receptacle

RK

4

SERIES
20 Awg power
Connector

ROWS
4 – 4-Row

4

30

1

STYLE
BODY MATERIAL SIZE
4 – Receptacle, Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts
straight(PPS) with aluminum 074 – 74 contacts
shell

PLATING
1 – Gold

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

TERMINATION
30 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
20-22 awg*

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4601, Mil Spec number MIL-C-22520/2-01
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG7936 (Pin contacts)
CDG7935 (Socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG7932
4. Crimp instructions - see page 33* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors

I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK411-PNB-1A(CTR097, REV. 1)

183500 AirBorn Circle — Georgetown, TX 78626•

p. 512.863.5585•

airborn.com

Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

RK411-DIM-1A(CTR097, REV. 1)

AirBorn’s RocKet Macro D Connectors•

airborn.com/products/connectors/RocKet

19

6-Row, Signal I/O Connector
RK6 is a 24 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in 50, 100 or 150 position body.
Available options include panel-mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable Plug

RK

6

3

SERIES
24 Awg power
connector

ROWS
6 – 6-Row

STYLE
3 – Plug,straight

Sample Part Number — RK632-100-581-5901

1
BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 100 – 100 contacts
shell
150 – 150 contacts
1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
58 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
24-26 awg*
59 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
28-30 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK622-100-181-2901

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Receptacle

RK

6

SERIES
24 Awg power
connector

ROWS
6 – 6-Row

2STYLE
2 – Receptacle,
straight,
panel
mount

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

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BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 100 – 100 contacts
shell
150 – 150 contacts
1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
18 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
24-26 awg*
19 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
28-30 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Turning
jacksockets

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4601, Mil Spec number MIL-C-22520/2-01
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG5598 (Pin contacts)
CDG4602 (Socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG8161
4. Crimp instructions - see page 36* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors

I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK632-PNB-1A(CTR099, REV. 1)

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(In Inches)

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RK632-DIM-1A(CTR099, REV. 1)

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6-Row, Signal I/O Connector
RK6 is a 24 awg., crimp-removable contact
system available in 50, 100 or 150 position body.
Available options include panel-mount or I/O,
keying hardware, and a full line of backshells.

Crimp-Removable, Panel-Mount Plug

RK

6

1

SERIES
24 Awg signal
connector

ROWS
6 – 6-Row

STYLE
1 – Plug,straight,
panel
mount

Sample Part Number — RK612-100-581-2901

1
BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 100 – 100 contacts
shell
150 – 150 contacts
1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
58 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
24-26 awg*
59 – Socket, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
28-30 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
29 – Fixedjacksockets

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

Sample Part Number — RK642-100-181-5901

Crimp-Removable Receptacle

RK

6

SERIES
24 Awg signal
connector

ROWS
6 – 6-Row

4STYLE
4 – Receptacle,
straight,
panel
mount

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

1
BODY MATERIAL SIZE
Polyphenylene sulfide 050 – 50 contacts(PPS) with aluminum 100 – 100 contacts
shell
150 – 150 contacts
1 – No shell plating;bare aluminum2 – Electroless nickel
shell plating3 – Cadmium shell
plating

PLATING
1 – Gold

TERMINATION
18 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
24-26 awg*
19 – Pin, straight, crimp
removable, wire barrel
28-30 awg*

HARDWARE
00 – None
59 – Turning
jackscrews

POLARIZATION
01-36 – Polarization position,
see page 26, factory
installed, for keying
hardware options
37 – Universal, non polarized,
factory installed

NOTE: Please consult airborn.com to configure your part number and for the latest revision controlled drawing and technical data.

OPTIONS
015 – Hood,
180° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
016 – Hood,
90° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails
017 – Hood,
45° exit,
uninstalled,contact
factory fordetails

Notes:
1. Crimp tool - AirBorn part number: CDG4601, Mil Spec number MIL-C-22520/2-01
2. Crimp positioner - AirBorn part number: CDG5598 (Pin contacts)
CDG4602 (Socket contacts)
3. Removal tool - AirBorn part number: CDG8161
4. Crimp instructions - see page 36* Full compliment of crimp removable
contacts packaged with connectors

I/O Cable

Crimp Removable

RK611-PNB-1A(CTR101, REV. 1)

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Dimensional Data
(In Inches)

For contact arrangement, see page 27.

RK611-DIM-1A(CTR101, REV. 1)

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RocKet Specifications
Contacts

BeCu, per ASTM-B196, ASTM B 197/B 197M

Contact Finish

Gold plate per ASTM B 488-, SAE AMS 2422, or localized finish per
MIL-C-55302

Shells/Hoods

Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 per QQ-A-250/11 or 6061-T6511 per QQ-A-200/8

Aluminum Shell Finish

None - as specified by part number
orElectroless Nickel per SAE AMS-C-26074, Grade B, Class 3
orElectrodeposited Cadmium per SAE AMS-QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 3

Molded Insulators

Glass filled polphenylene sulfide per MIL-M-24519, Type GST-40F

Embedment

Insulating Compound per MIL-I-16923

HardwareCorrosion resistant steel per ASTM-A484/ASTM-484M and ASTM-A582/
A582M, Passivated per ASTM-A967, SAE AMS-QQ-P-35

Connector Markings

Contact numbers are stamped on the side of the connector.
Numbers are stamped on the low-numbered side only on 2- and 3-row
right-angle connectors.

Tolerances

Unless otherwise specified: Fractions = ± 1/64"
Decimals = ± 0.010"
Angles = ± 5°

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RocKet Performance (Reference MIL-C-55302)
Contact RatingRK2-8 AWG (42 amperes)RK3-16 AWG (13 amperes)RK4-20 AWG (5 amperes)RK6-24 AWG (3 amperes)Operating Temp.

-65° to +125° C or -85° to +257° F

Test Method
Per: SAE AS
13441

Category

Requirements

Test Voltage

750 V, RMS, 60 Hz @ sea level
250 V, RMS, 60 Hz @ 70,000 feet

#3001

Insulation Resistance

5,000 megohms minimum @ 500 VDC per#3003

Durability

500 connector mating cycles

Vibration

Mated connectors, Test Condition III

#2005

Shock

Mated connectors, Test Condition B#2004

Salt Spray

Mated connectors, Test Condition G#1001

Humidity

Test type II, except steps 7A and 7B not required#1002

Temperature Cycling

Mated connectors, Test condition A#1003

Contact Resistance.015 ohms max (interface measurement) @ 3 amperes#3004

Contact Engagement/
Separation

RK2-8 AWG 160 oz. max. engagement, 4 oz. min. separation
RK3-16 AWG 30 oz. max. engagement, 3 oz. min. separation
RK4-20 AWG 18 oz. max. engagement, 0.7 oz. min. separation
RK6-24 AWG 6 oz. max. engagement, 0.5 oz. min. separation

Outgassing

The entire connector assembly shall have maximum total mass loss (TML) of
1.0 percent of the original specimen mass and shall have a maximum volatilecondensable material (VCM) content of 0.1 percent of the original specimen mass.

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RocKet Polarization

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RocKet Contact Arrangement

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2 Row, 8 AWG Crimp Instruction

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2 Row, 8 AWG Crimp Instruction

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3 Row, 16 AWG Crimp Instruction

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3 Row, 16 AWG Crimp Instruction

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3 Row, 16 AWG Crimp Instruction

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4 Row, 20 AWG Crimp Instruction

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4 Row, 20 AWG Crimp Instruction

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4 Row, 20 AWG Crimp Instruction

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6 Row, 24 AWG Crimp Instruction

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6 Row, 24 AWG Crimp Instruction

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6 Row, 24 AWG Crimp Instruction

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6 Row, 24 AWG Crimp Instruction

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