L3 Technologies · Electronic Components
8555172-1
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part Number8555172-1
ManufacturerL3 Technologies
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-243-1735 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Terminal Type And Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q1 SHAFT
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY SINGLE SECTION
Shaft Diameter0.406 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Shaft Length1.120 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Overall Length3.245 INCHES NOMINAL
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+5.5 TO 20.0 SINGLE SECTION
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Vendor Part Numbers149-1-1, 9404-18-0042
Cancelled NSN5910-00-192-2409 (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 8555172-1 available?
We can source 8555172-1 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 8555172-1 by L3 Technologies obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 8555172-1 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 8555172-1?
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 8555172-1?
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.