The Boeing Company · Electronic Components
42072-506
Shell, Electrical Connector
Part Number42072-506
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5935-00-679-3834 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Federal Supply Class5935 — Connectors, Electrical
Body Diameter0.802 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.822 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 THREADED COUPLING
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF
MaterialSTEEL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT SHAPE, SOLID INTERNAL THREADED COUPLING
Surface TreatmentNICKEL
Cable Opening Quantity1
Thread Class2B
Nominal Thread Size0.625 INCHES
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Overall Length1.756 INCHES NOMINAL
Vendor Part Numbers47072-506
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 42072-506 available?
We can source 42072-506 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 42072-506 by The Boeing Company obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 42072-506 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 42072-506?
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 42072-506?
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.