Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
87C231
Cable Assembly, Special Purpose, E
Part Number87C231
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5995-00-161-4666 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Federal Supply Class5995 — Cable and Wire Assemblies
Round Conductor Size20 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Terminal Manufacturer Identifying79-08M-MT FIRST END ALL CONDUCTORS
Terminal Commercial And Government77147 BOTH ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 ALL CONDUCTORS
Style DesignatorINTERNAL CONNECTOR AND LUG
Individual Conductor Length4.500 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement And Quantity8 SINGLES
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.440 INCHES NOMINAL
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Vendor Part NumbersCX141MRQ2
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 87C231 available?
We can source 87C231 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 87C231 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 87C231 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 87C231?
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 87C231?
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.