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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

02978Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon

Thordarson Inc · NSN 5935-00-259-3160 · FSC 5935 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5935-00-259-3160 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5935-00-259-3160. Primary manufacturer part number: 02978.
Features
  • Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon — FSC 5935
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Mounting Type for Which Designed: CHASSIS
  • Polarization Type: CENTER KEY HOLE
  • Accommodated Contact Quantity: 8
  • Contact Position Arrangement Style: OCTAL .687 INCH IN
  • Features Provided: SHOCK MOUNTS
  • Fabrication Method: MOLDED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Body construction
General Description

The Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-00-259-3160, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Thordarson Inc. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5935-00-259-3160
Primary Part Number02978
Item NameSocket,plug-in Electronic Compon
FSC / FSG5935 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThordarson Inc
StatusACTIVE
Precious MaterialSILVER
Mounting Type for Which DesignedCHASSIS
Polarization TypeCENTER KEY HOLE
Accommodated Contact Quantity8
Contact Position Arrangement StyleOCTAL .687 INCH IN
Features ProvidedSHOCK MOUNTS
Fabrication MethodMOLDED
Specific Equipment AccommodatedELECTRON TUBE
Terminal Type and Quantity8 TAB, SOLDER LUG
MaterialCERAMIC BODY
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CONTACT
Precious Material and Weight0.008 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SURFACES SILVER
Surface TreatmentSILVER CONTACT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5310-00-903-3575GWA181-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,recessed
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co the
4320-01-162-231630923 INTERCHANGEABLE
Motor,hydraulic
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Dba Stanley Hydraulic Tools Div Stanley Hydraulic Tools
6150-01-670-4921801996 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,power,electrical
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Dba Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
02979ALT7 Components Corp of America (USA)
02978 PRIMARY Thordarson Inc (USA)
02978 Components Corp of America (USA)
02979ALT7 Thordarson Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-903-3575INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,RECESSED
GWA181-10
4320-01-162-2316INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,HYDRAULIC
30923
6150-01-670-4921INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
801996

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5935-00-259-3160?

NSN 5935-00-259-3160 is a Socket,plug-in Electronic Compon, manufactured by Thordarson Inc, classified under FSC 5935 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5935-00-259-3160?

NSN 5935-00-259-3160 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 02979ALT7 (Components Corp of America), 02978 (Thordarson Inc), 02978 (Components Corp of America), 02979ALT7 (Thordarson Inc).

What NSN replaces 5935-00-259-3160?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5935-00-259-3160: 5310-00-903-3575, 4320-01-162-2316, 6150-01-670-4921. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 02978?

Key specifications for 02978: Precious Material: SILVER; Mounting Type for Which Designed: CHASSIS; Polarization Type: CENTER KEY HOLE; Accommodated Contact Quantity: 8. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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