Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
55C3497-1
Capacitor, Variable, Gas Dielectri
Part Number55C3497-1
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-648-7514 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,GAS DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 FLANGE
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Terminal Length0.750 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Height8.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Body StyleCONCENTRIC
Adjustment Device Torque28.000 INCH-OUNCES NOMINAL
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+10.0 TO 375.0 SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity2 FERRULE
Body Height8.750 INCHES NOMINAL
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 55C3497-1 available?
We can source 55C3497-1 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 55C3497-1 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 55C3497-1 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 55C3497-1?
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 55C3497-1?
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.