8STA Series

Quick Release for Steering Boss System

Quick Release Autosport Connector for

Steering Boss System
Souriau offer a reliable and robust solution dedicated to quick release
steering column application.
2 shell sizes available

A wide range of
layouts available
A flexible offer

3
3
3

Shell size 10 & 12.

Provides flexibility according to your application.

Always a solution according your needs with

most popular 13 & 22 contacts #22D.

Connectors can be bought separately or as part

of a complete quick release system.

8STA Series

Quick Release for Steering Boss System

Description
Derived from MIL-DTL-38999 & Eurofighter
JN 1003, 8STA connectors use the
extensive SOURIAU range of 38999
medium and high density of signal contact
layouts.
Rugged aluminium body to ensure long
service life in the harshest environment.
100% scoop proof.
Available in 2 shell sizes: 10 & 12
(Please consult us for other sizes).
A wide range of inserts available.

Technical features

Endurance:
500 matings/unmatings operations

Electrical

Mechanical

Shock:
300g for 3ms and EIA-364-27

Contact resistance:
Size 22D: 14.6m
See 8STA catalog for other contact size.

Vibration:
147m/s2, 10 to 2000Hz

Insultation resitance:
5000m @ 500Vdc

Shell:
Aluminium
Shell palting:
Conductive black zinc
Insulator:
Thermoplastic
Grommet & seal:
Liquid silicone rubber
Contact:
Copper alloy
Contact plating:
Gold

Contact rating:
Size 22D: 5 Amp
See 8STA catalog for other contact size.

Climatic

Shell continuity:
10m

Operating temperature:
-55C to +175C
Sealing mated connectors:
IP67 (1 metre for 30 min minimum)
Salt spray:
48 hours

Ordering information
Basic series

8STA

Shell type:
0: Receptacle side
6: Plug side
Shell size: 10 - 12
Contact layout: Please see 8STA catalog
Type of contact:
P: Pin
S: Socket
Orientation: N
Specification:
518: Steering column

12

35

518

8STA Series

Quick Release for Steering Boss System

Dimensions
Shell size 10
Female Receptacle
Location for
locking screw
20.5
3.50.05

Male Plug
36.45/36.50

33.53/33.67

5.81/6.24

2.01/2.09
90

1.53/1.67

18.33/18.47

12/12.15

15.78/15.86

13.98/14.07

90

Shell size 12
Female Receptacle
33.53/33.67

2.01/2.09
1.03/1.22

90

14.84/14.99

21.33/21.57

19.33/19.42

5.81/6.24

Note: All dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

1.53/1.67

21.93/22.07

28.96/29.09

36.50.05

17.48/17.57

Location for
locking screw
20.5

Male Plug

90

Quick Release for Steering Boss System

Mounting dimension requirement

56.105 Max

54.87/56.03
22.53 Max

230.5

Shell size 10

Shell size 12

Note: All dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

A flexible offer to customers

Lifeline
8STA Quick Release Steering boss connectors have been developed in
partnership with Lifeline fire & Safety Systems Ltd.
Connectors can be purchased separately from Souriau or as part of a complete
quick release steering boss system from Lifeline.

For more information on the Lifeline system, you can visit their web site www.lifeline-fire.co.uk or contact them
directly by sending an email to sales@lifeline-fire.co.uk.

For further information contact us at contactmilaero@souriau.com

or visit our web site www.motorsport-connectors.com

WMAE8STASBSP01902EN Copyright SOURIAU December 2011- All information in this document presents only general particulars and shall not form part of any contract. All rights reserved to SOURIAU for changes without prior notification or public announcement. Any duplication is prohibited, unless approved in writing.

8STA Series