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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

12870Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp · NSN 6150-01-173-5172 · FSC 6150 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6150-01-173-5172 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6150-01-173-5172. Primary manufacturer part number: 12870.
Features
  • Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e — FSC 6150
  • Conductor Quantity: 3
  • Style Designator: INTERNAL CONNECTORS
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
General Description

The Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, cataloged under National Stock Number 6150-01-173-5172, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6150 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6150-01-173-5172
Primary Part Number12870
Item NameCable Assembly,special Purpose,e
FSC / FSG6150 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
StatusACTIVE
Conductor Quantity3
Style DesignatorINTERNAL CONNECTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
3110-00-144-8993177002-93 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
6240-00-155-7949 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
4730-01-013-97871-8KMMOO-SS INTERCHANGEABLE
Cross,pipe
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Tube Fittings Division
5360-01-059-08832S5013 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
6660-01-162-808112-870 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,wire,desolder
The Kimco Distributing Corp
3460-01-170-5377MODEL 30A INTERCHANGEABLE
Vise,drill Press
Wilton Packaging Div of Wilton Corp
5330-01-245-8793 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
6240-01-419-5369 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,fluorescent
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
012870 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
12870 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-144-8993INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
177002-93
6240-00-155-7949INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
4730-01-013-9787INTERCHANGEABLE
CROSS,PIPE
1-8KMMOO-SS
5360-01-059-0883INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
2S5013
6660-01-162-8081INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,WIRE,DESOLDER
12-870
3460-01-170-5377INTERCHANGEABLE
VISE,DRILL PRESS
MODEL 30A
5330-01-245-8793INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
6240-01-419-5369INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,FLUORESCENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6150-01-173-5172?

NSN 6150-01-173-5172 is a Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 6150 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6150-01-173-5172?

NSN 6150-01-173-5172 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 012870 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), 12870 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).

What NSN replaces 6150-01-173-5172?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6150-01-173-5172: 3110-00-144-8993, 6240-00-155-7949, 4730-01-013-9787 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12870?

Key specifications for 12870: Conductor Quantity: 3; Style Designator: INTERNAL CONNECTORS; Conductor Form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS. 3 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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