The Backshell,electrical Connector, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-005-6987, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (Connectors, Electrical) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Glenair, Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5935-00-005-6987 |
| Primary Part Number | G61878 |
| Item Name | Backshell,electrical Connector |
| FSC / FSG | 5935 / 59 — Connectors, Electrical |
| Manufacturer | Glenair, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Seal Type | GROMMET AND PREFORMED PACKING |
| Nominal Thread Length | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.120 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT TYPE W/FLANGE |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Cable Opening Quantity | 1 |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.240 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Cable Opening Diameter | 0.378 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.625 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| G61878 | Glenair, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SM-C-568692 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5935-00-005-6987 is a Backshell,electrical Connector, manufactured by Glenair, Inc., classified under FSC 5935, Connectors, Electrical. Status: active.
NSN 5935-00-005-6987 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: G61878 (Glenair, Inc.).
Key specifications for G61878: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Seal Type: GROMMET AND PREFORMED PACKING; Overall Height: 4.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nominal Thread Length: 0.500 INCHES IN. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.