Fairbanks Morse · Electronic Components
38897-2
Holder, Electrical Contact Brush
Part Number38897-2
ManufacturerFairbanks Morse
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5977-00-366-7459 (NSN)
Federal Item NameHOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
Federal Supply Class5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Terminal TypeSCREW
Mounting Facility Quantity1
Inside Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL
Brush Spring AdjustabilityADJUSTABLE
Brush Quantity Accommodated Per Ho1
Inside Width0.781 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting FacilityUNTHREADED HOLES
Style DesignatorRECTANGLE BEVELED
Brush Pressure Spring Type AccommoHELICAL TORSION
Inside Thickness0.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Width1.031 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part NumbersE38897-2
Cancelled NSN5977-00-417-9316 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 38897-2 available?
We can source 38897-2 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 38897-2 by Fairbanks Morse obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 38897-2 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 38897-2?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 38897-2?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.