DRS Naval Power Systems · Electronic Components
42-178-6
Transformer, Current
Part Number42-178-6
ManufacturerDRS Naval Power Systems
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5950-01-135-0625 (NSN)
Federal Item NameTRANSFORMER,CURRENT
Federal Supply Class5950 — Coils and Transformers
Winding Operating Current5.0 AMPERES AC MAXIMUM SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE SECONDARY
Overall Width4.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Frequency Rating60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT
Winding Function And Quantity1 SECONDARY SINGLE COMPONENT
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Center To Center Distance Between4.094 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP
Terminal Type And Quantity2 SCREW
Mounting Facility Quantity4 SINGLE GROUP
Input Output Phase RelationshipSINGLE PHASE TO SINGLE PHASE SINGLE COMPONENT
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Overall Height3.500 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN5950-01-123-0450 (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 42-178-6 available?
We can source 42-178-6 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 42-178-6 by DRS Naval Power Systems obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 42-178-6 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 42-178-6?
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 42-178-6?
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.