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42297ARing,piston

Hercules Engine Co Inc · NSN 2805-00-278-1883 · FSC 2805 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2805-00-278-1883 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2805-00-278-1883. Primary manufacturer part number: 42297A.
Features
  • Ring,piston — FSC 2805
  • Radial Wall Thickness: 0.1550 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Standard Bore Diameter: 4.000 INCHES IN
  • Joint Style: VERTICAL JOINT
  • Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY RING OVER SIZE
  • Material: IRON OVERALL
  • Ring Style: CONCENTRIC
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: BEVELED FACE, SCRAPER, BOTTOM RELIEF
Applications
  • Applications requiring Iron Overall construction
General Description

The Ring,piston, cataloged under National Stock Number 2805-00-278-1883, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2805 (No Item Name Available) of the Engines, Turbines, and Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Hercules Engine Co Inc. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2805-00-278-1883
Primary Part Number42297A
Item NameRing,piston
FSC / FSG2805 / 28 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHercules Engine Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Radial Wall Thickness0.1550 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Standard Bore Diameter4.000 INCHES IN
Joint StyleVERTICAL JOINT
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY RING OVER SIZE
MaterialIRON OVERALL
Ring StyleCONCENTRIC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleBEVELED FACE, SCRAPER, BOTTOM RELIEF
Bore Diameter Oversize0.010 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
2805-00-273-035342297ASTD INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42297A Hercules Engine Co Inc (USA)
42297A Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing (USA)
Related Parts
2805-00-273-0353INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
42297ASTD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2805-00-278-1883?

NSN 2805-00-278-1883 is a Ring,piston, manufactured by Hercules Engine Co Inc, classified under FSC 2805 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2805-00-278-1883?

NSN 2805-00-278-1883 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 42297A (Hercules Engine Co Inc), 42297A (Brinkley Technology Group Llc Dba Hercules Manufacturing).

What NSN replaces 2805-00-278-1883?

There is 1 known substitute for 2805-00-278-1883: 2805-00-273-0353. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42297A?

Key specifications for 42297A: Overall Width: 0.1230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1240 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Radial Wall Thickness: 0.1550 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1650 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Standard Bore Diameter: 4.000 INCHES IN; Joint Style: VERTICAL JOINT. 9 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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