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Army, United States Department of  · Electronic Components

A1-40978D

Lead, Electrical

Part NumberA1-40978D
ManufacturerArmy, United States Department of
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameLEAD,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class6150 — Electric Power and Distribution Equipment
Lead Overall Length72.000 INCHES NOMINAL
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor FormSTRANDED LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Terminal Manufacturer IdentifyingMS20659-114 BOTH ENDS SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialRUBBER CHLOROSULFONATED POLYETHYLENE CLASS CSM FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 FIRST CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor663 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Terminal Commercial And Government81343 BOTH ENDS SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size2 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ESD/EMICode A — ESD/EMI sensitive item
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Frequently asked

Is A1-40978D available?
We can source A1-40978D 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 A1-40978D by Army, United States Department of obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If A1-40978D 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 A1-40978D?
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 A1-40978D?
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.