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3-Pin Cessna Aircraft External Power Plug
MFR Model# 904-342
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Overview
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Standard 3-pin female plug for external 12-28 VDC power to airframe, equivalent to NATO AN2551 plug. Red polycarbonate construction screws together in minutes. Contact sleeves are solid copper, silver-plated ready for torch-soldering. |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
Specifications
- Mates with standard AN2552-3A external power receptacle
- Performance and dimensions to ISO 461 (BS4G173:1985) and appropriate MOD (Air) and
- NSN Standards , (0.7 kg)
- Recommended wires gauge: up to 2/0 AWG stranded.
- 240A continuous, 1500A peak (solenoid trigger contact 35A continuous)
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Mfg. Q&A
- What is the max amps for this plug? 1500 amps peak, 240 amps continuous.
- What is the largest wire size that will fit the plug terminal connections? Wire reservoir in contact is 0.474” ID, so 2/0 AWG stranded copper wire is largest.
- How are the wires secured to the contacts? Crimp? Solder? Wires are torch-soldered to the contacts. Recommend a chef’s torch.
- Does this power plug fit the Cessna 177B Cardinal’s external 3-pin external power part? Yes, this plug will fit the external power receptacle on most late model Cessna aircraft.
- So you must solder your heavy gauge cables in to this unit for connection to the
- power source? Yes, the 3-pin plug (11-03158) uses solder type joints. Too large to crimp. Requires a chef’s torch (or similar) to heat the solder well before inserting the cable.
- Do you have instructions for installing this plug onto cable? Yes, we have added the install instructions for this plug to the 'Documents' tab of the web page. Please review them there.
Reviews
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Easy to assemble with blowtorch, bench vice and solder.
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Purchased this for a seaplane customer to attach to a larger battery jumper pack. Out in the middle of Lake Washington and the battery is too weak, who ya gonna call?
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Just what I needed and installed easily.
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
What I need
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Worked as advertised
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
The power plug was exactly as advertised. Easy to assemble and fit my aircraft correctly.
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Great service
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Good stuff .. Thank you
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3-Pin Aircraft External Power Plug
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Per supplier: 1500 amps, 18-32 Volts...Rated Contact Capacity is 3,000 amps.
This can take 3 OD but supplier recommends 2 OD.
Per the supplier: They are soldered.
Yes, the 3 pin jumper (11-03158) is the standard external power plug used in Cessna aircraft.
Yes, the 3 pin jumper (11-03158) uses solder type joints.
Yes, we have added the install instructions for this plug to the 'Documents' tab of the web page. Please review them there.
No, this is a plug only. You may be able to wire your aircraft, and this plug to do this, but this plug is commonly used to wire to a power source to jump start an aircraft, or to an APU to power your instrument panel.
Yes, most Beechcraft are equipped with the 3 pin style receptacle. We cannot 100% confirm so we do ask that ytou check the receptacle on the aircraft to ensure the correct plug style is ordered.
Typically the receptacle this plug works with is wired so that the master would need to be on. The question was about using this plug to maintain a battery and you wouldnt want to leave the master on just to charge a battery. Its better to use a charger/maintainer connect to the battery directly. But for APU, or jumping this plug would work great.
Yes, the Beechcraft are typically outfitted with the same 3-pin style plug.
