Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
860179-3
Contact, Electrical
Part Number860179-3
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5999-00-051-5578 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCONTACT,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class5999 — Miscellaneous Electrical Components
Surface TreatmentGOLD CONTACT
Cable Entrance Diameter0.156 INCHES NOMINAL
Overall Diameter0.204 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BODY AND CONTACT
Precious Material And Weight0.010 GOLD GRAINS, TROY
Terminal Type And Quantity1 CRIMP AXIALLY AT ONE END
Precious MaterialGOLD
Precious Material And LocationEXTERNAL GOLD
Style DesignatorPIN CRIMP CONTACT
Pin Length0.265 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.285 INCHES MAXIMUM
Mounting MethodSPRING TENSION
Vendor Part NumbersRCMX-110-5DB6
Cancelled NSN5999-00-159-8328 (cancelled)
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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 860179-3 available?
We can source 860179-3 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 860179-3 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 860179-3 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 860179-3?
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 860179-3?
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.