The 81543-23 is a military-specification M39029/17 socket contact intended for AS81511 Series III connectors. It features a size 23 mating end and is designed for a 22 AWG crimp end. As part of a high-performance series, this contact offers enhanced durability, rated for 1500 insertion and withdrawal cycles. The fully plated contact is installed and removed using the M81969/16-04 tool, while crimping is performed with the M22520/2-01 tool and M22520/2-16 positioner. These contacts are ideal for demanding aerospace, defense, and marine applications where reliable, mil-spec compliant connections are critical.