Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
86879
Resistor, Variable, Wire Wound, Pre
Part Number86879
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5905-00-982-6567 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,PRE
Federal Supply Class5905 — Resistors
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Maximum Starting Torque2.50 INCH-OUNCES
Function Characteristic Per SectioSINGLE SECTION LINEAR
Terminal LocationLEFT ADJACENT SIDE SINGLE ROW LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Function Conformity Per SectionSINGLE SECTION INDEPENDENT LINEARITY
Actuator Travel Control FeatureCLUTCH
Precious Material And LocationWIPER PLATINUM
Power Dissipation Rating Per Secti3.0 FREE AIR SINGLE SECTION
Terminal Type And Quantity3 TURRET
Precious MaterialPLATINUM
Rotary Actuator Travel In Angular3600.0 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 86879 available?
We can source 86879 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 86879 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 86879 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 86879?
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 86879?
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.