The Connector Body,receptacle,electr, cataloged under National Stock Number 5935-01-217-9656, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5935 (Connectors, Electrical) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp. Government technical data includes 17 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5935-01-217-9656 |
| Primary Part Number | 138C578H17 |
| Item Name | Connector Body,receptacle,electr |
| FSC / FSG | 5935 / 59 — Connectors, Electrical |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Connector Locking Method | BAYONET PIN |
| Shell Type | SOLID |
| Body Style | STRAIGHT SHAPE, EXTERNAL COUPLING |
| Mating End Quantity | 12 |
| Contact Position Arrangement Style | 24-48 SINGLE MATING END |
| Shell Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE AND ZINC |
| Insert Position in Deg | 189.0 |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.145 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.155 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shell Material Document and Classification | QQ-A-591D FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Height | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.580 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shell Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC ALL TREATMENT RESPONSES |
| Distance Between Centerlines of Mounting Facilities Parallel to Body Width | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.580 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Polarization Method | KEYWAY OR MULTIPLE KEYWAY AND KEY, MULTIPLE KEY GROOVE |
| Environmental Protection | MOISTURE PROOF AND SALT WATER RESISTANT AND VIBRATION PROOF AND THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANT AND CORROSION RESISTANT |
| Distance From Mounting Shoulder to Front Face | 0.589 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.620 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Insert Material | PLASTIC AND GLASS SINGLE MATING END |
| Shell Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY OR ZINC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 138C578H17 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 138C578H17 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5935-01-217-9656 is a Connector Body,receptacle,electr, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp, classified under FSC 5935, Connectors, Electrical. Status: active.
NSN 5935-01-217-9656 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 138C578H17 (Northrop Grumman Support Services Corp).
Key specifications for 138C578H17: Overall Height: 1.891 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Connector Locking Method: BAYONET PIN; Shell Type: SOLID; Body Style: STRAIGHT SHAPE, EXTERNAL COUPLING. 17 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.