Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
72478-2
Resistor, Variable, Nonwire Wound,
Part Number72478-2
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-542-3705 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Shaft Length0.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Shaft StyleROUND, SLOTTED
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti2.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Ambient Temp In Deg Celsius Per Se70.0 SINGLE SECTION
Actuator Travel Control FeatureSTOPS
Terminal LocationRADIALLY POSITIONED OVER LESS THAN HALF THE CIRCUMFERENCE
Resistance Tolerance Per Section I-10.0 TO 10.0 SINGLE SECTION
Device Design TypeERR-030 AT 9:00 OCLOCKUNABLE TO DECODE
Nonturn Device Radius0.531 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 72478-2 available?
We can source 72478-2 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 72478-2 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 72478-2 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 72478-2?
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 72478-2?
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.