Plessey UK-AN 9000 series connector
Originally an American design designated the "AN" (Army Navy) series of connectors, they are also designated "UK-AN" connectors when manufactured by Plessey, and "MS" when manufactured by Amphenol, Hellermann and Cannon.
In 2008 Cannon published a company history brochure that states they were the original designer of the AN series connector in the 1940's. As such, in conversation people often refer to AN/MS connectors as "Cannon plugs" regardless of the actual manufacturer.
These connectors conform to standards which have evolved over the years:
| Date | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1939 | AN9534 |
| 1949 | MIL-C-5015 |
| 1994 | MIL-C-5015G (final revision) |
| 2000 | MIL-DTL-5015H |
| 2009 | SAE-AS50151 |
The common standard that most people quote is MIL-C-5015, so this web page is titled thus.
| Manufacturer: | Plessey |
| Manufacturer P.N.: | UK-AN-9000-18-1.P |
Plessey UK-AN 9000 series connector
Plessey UK-AN 9000 series connector
| Manufacturer: | Amphenol |
| Manufacturer P.N.: | MS3106A20-27P |
14 way, 20-27 pattern, male, plastic insert with solder bucket contacts.
Amphenol MS series connector exploded
Amphenol MS series connector contacts
| Manufacturer: | Sealtron |
| Manufacturer P.N.: | B-8002-14S-5P-F |
Hermetically sealed connector, stainless steel body welded to a total temperature sensor.
Sealtron MS 8000 series connector exploded
Cannon advert - AN ceries connectors
Published: Aero Digest, December 1948
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Cannon advert - AN ceries connectors
Published: Aeplane, 29-08-1963
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Plessey advert - UK-AN connectors
Published: Aeroplane, 8th March 1958
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Plessey advert - UK-AN connectors
Published: Flight, 7th November 1958
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Plessey advert - UK-AN connectors
Published: Aeroplane, 24th February 1961
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Amphenol advert - AN connectors
Published: The Aeroplane Directory, 1959 Edition
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Thorn advert - AN connectors
Published: Flight, 6th November 1959
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Hellermann advert - AN connectors
Published: Aeroplane, 4th September 1959
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Bendix advert - AN connectors
Published: Aero Digest, December 1947
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Bendix advert - AN connectors
Published: Aero Digest, January 1948
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Bendix advert - AN connectors
Published: American Aviation, 22nd June 1953
Source: Aviation Ancestry
Bendix advert - AN connectors
Published: American Aviation, 18th January 1954
Source: Aviation Ancestry
(US) AN Insert Arrangements:
MIL-STD-1651A, 03 April 1992
(US) AN General Specification:
MIL-STD-1651G, 23 March 1976
AB Connectors Manufacturer info:
AB Connectors UK-AN series catalogue
Amphenol Connector Manufacturer info:
12-020-15 Amphenol MS catalogue
ITT Cannon Connector Manufacturer info:
ITT Cannon CA / MS 3100 series catalogue
ITT Cannon Company History info:
ITT Cannon History Brochure October 2008
Sealtron Connector Manufacturer info:
Sealtron MS 8000 series catalogue
Standard Technical Training Notes (STTN):
A.P.3373, Section 1, Chapter 5, A.L.11, July 1970 - Connectors - Paragraph 12 onward