This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) covers miniature, composite, high density, threaded coupling, self-locking, circular, environment-resistant, electrical connectors utilizing removable crimp contacts, and associated hardware, which are capable of continuous operation within a temperature range of -65 to +175 °C (-85 to 347 °F). These connectors are supplied under an AS9100 reliability assurance program. See 6.1 for intended use and applications.