MIL-SPEC · M85049/56Updated 2026-10-03
M85049/56-16N
/56 specifies a type of backshell, identified as a Straight and 45° Qwik-Ty Strain Relief or Quick Clamp. 16 indicates the shell size. N indicates the finish/material, specifically Aluminum with Electroless Nickel plating. M85049 identifies a US aerospace/military hardware standard for electrical connector accessories, specifically backshells.
Part number dissection
M85049M85049 identifies a US aerospace/military hardware standard for electrical connector accessories, specifically backshells.
/56/56 specifies a type of backshell, identified as a Straight and 45° Qwik-Ty Strain Relief or Quick Clamp.
-16N16 indicates the shell size. N indicates the finish/material, specifically Aluminum with Electroless Nickel plating.
Specifications
Base code/56 specifies a type of backshell, identified as a Straight and 45° Qwik-Ty Strain Relief or Quick Clamp.
Finish / variant16 indicates the shell size. N indicates the finish/material, specifically Aluminum with Electroless Nickel plating.
Acceptable alternates
M85049/56-16WAluminum, Olive Drab Cadmium over Electroless Nickel plating
M85049/56-16AAluminum, Black Anodize plating
M85049/56-16ZAluminum, Zinc-Nickel plating
M85049/56-16XAluminum, Nickel Fluorocarbon Polymer plating
M85049/56-16YAluminum, Pure Dense Electrodeposited Aluminum plating
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