Thank you all for your kind replies.
I think I have sufficient input to proceed in some more educated manner than before.
I don't expect any issues with the submission, it was just a formality that I wanted resolved and clearly there is not just one answer.
I suggest we close this thread.
Mike...
Thanks for the contributions so far. I think there is still some confusion as to what I am after.
We are providing small systems that will be integrated primarily in helicopters (medium to large) and aircraft, special mission stuff. Generally this is retrofit but sometimes it goes into factory...
Thanks for your reply Sparweb!
The items in question I am concerned about are all within one system, in this case a communications system. E.g. here we have multiple radios and multiple control units that connect to one another and to other aircraft systems.
Using your example I assume 24210P1...
Just wanted to hear your opinions; there is already fighting about whether connectors are called Js or Ps, plugs or sockets, receptacles or plugs and whether male pin connectors can be receptacles or
female contacts means a Jack or it is a matter of what plugs onto what or what totally covers...