Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
72468
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number72468
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-888-7486 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length0.562 INCHES NOMINAL
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Bearing TypeSLEEVE
Test Data Document15786-72468 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Body Diameter1.094 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
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 72468 available?
We can source 72468 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 72468 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 72468 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 72468?
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 72468?
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.