It's the female half of the connection, meaning you pair it with a Multimate VI pin contact and insert both into the appropriate housing. The tin plating on the brass contact body handles moderate mating cycles without the cost of gold — fine for internal harnesses where the connector isn't cycled repeatedly in a corrosive environment.
Is 66582-2 Still in Active Production?
Yes, the 66582-2 is listed as Active on the product lifecycle status. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is on record. It's a current-production part you can specify into a BOM without worrying about a forced redesign.
The part is available in Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) packaging, which suits both automated and hand-assembly lines.