Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · Electronic Components
BN317-540
Capacitor, Variable, Air Dielectri
Part NumberBN317-540
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5910-00-786-5565 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCAPACITOR,VARIABLE,AIR DIELECTRI
Federal Supply Class5910 — Capacitors
Capacitance Range In Picofarads+15.4 TO 162.0 ALL SECTIONS
Terminal Type And Quantity4 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE FREQUENCY ALL SECTIONS
Adjustment Device Drive Type And Q2 SHAFT
Body StyleIRREGULAR
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Shaft Length0.938 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT
Individual Section Quantity2
Overall Length6.453 INCHES 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 BN317-540 available?
We can source BN317-540 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 BN317-540 by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BN317-540 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 BN317-540?
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 BN317-540?
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.