Hey Ken,

Spec-ology, I love it.
Try this...  Mil-C-26482 specifies how to put a connector part number together in Para. 1.2.1.
The third position is the shell size. The fifth posution is the insert arrangement, which is covered by Para. 1.2.1.4.
1.2.1.4 states that the quantity of contacts SHALL be as apecified in Mil-Std-1669. Yes-SHALL !!
In Mil-Std-1669, there are sections for each shell size, with a insert arrangement number assigned for each variant.
After examining each variant, I found that each variant calls specifies the number of contacts and calls for a FULL compliment of contacts, using words like ALL or remainder in most cases when specifying location.

Sooo, if your drawing\BoM calls for a MIL-C-26482 connector using the Para. 1.2.1 identification system, then you are covered if you want contacts. If you want plugs....., you will need a mod drawing calling for the replacement of contacts at those specific contact locations.

Steve Mikell
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> 
> This question may fall a little outside this groups scope but it's the
> only group I monitor and of course it's the best!
> 
> This falls under the ol' "We've always done it this way" heading.
> 
> We have a mil spec cable assemble that has a circular, MIL-C-26482,
> connector on one end. We have always put an empty pin in any unused
> holes with a plug. We have a new supplier that is not doing this. We
> rejected the cables and they asked where the criterion was for the plug.
> 
> We cannot find a directive which mandates that unused pin locations be
> plugged. We did find a reference in MIL-HDBK-454 which states, "Sealing
> plugs should be inserted in the grommet holes of unused contacts in
> environmentally sealed connectors." It's the good old "should" statement
> and not a "Shall".
> 
> Any of you mil guys out there know where this requirement lives?
> 
> Thanks a bunch,
> 
> KennyB

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