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72-4516-103Filter Element,fluid

Fairbanks Morse, Llc · NSN 2940-00-218-5461 · FSC 2940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2940-00-218-5461 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2940-00-218-5461. Primary manufacturer part number: 72-4516-103.
Features
  • Filter Element,fluid — FSC 2940
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY FILTERING MEDIUM
  • Media for Which Designed: ANY ACCEPTABLE
  • Filtering Media Design: MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
  • Design Type: REUSABLE
  • Flow Direction: OUTSIDE IN
  • Body Diameter: 3.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 6 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Fluid filtration and purification
  • Engine intake air cleaning
  • Hydraulic system protection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Filtering Medium construction
General Description

The Filter Element,fluid, cataloged under National Stock Number 2940-00-218-5461, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2940 (No Item Name Available) of the Engine Accessories group. The primary manufacturer of record is Fairbanks Morse, Llc. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2940-00-218-5461
Primary Part Number72-4516-103
Item NameFilter Element,fluid
FSC / FSG2940 / 29 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFairbanks Morse, Llc
StatusACTIVE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY FILTERING MEDIUM
Media for Which DesignedANY ACCEPTABLE
Filtering Media DesignMESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
Design TypeREUSABLE
Flow DirectionOUTSIDE IN
Body Diameter3.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-085-742014514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Cummins Inc.
5133-00-142-496814514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bit,forstner
Vermont American Corp
3040-00-179-3746607416-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gearshaft,multiple Gears
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon
5999-00-504-7966P29 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,thermal Release
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Dba Rockwell Automation
1650-00-833-160614514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,valve Hydraul1
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
4140-00-988-3143A0-30844 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fan,centrifugal
Rotron Incorporated
5305-01-104-6674P29 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,penetrator
Service Diamond Tool Co
5985-01-134-5037C10044-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
4820-01-202-3464PT-240-B-1/4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cock,drain
The Entwistle Company Llc
5970-01-239-1154P-29 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tape,insulation,electrical
Nitto, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
72-4516-103 PRIMARY Fairbanks Morse, Llc (USA)
14514 Arvinmeritor Inc (USA)
72-4516-103 Coltec Industries Inc Dba Fairbanks Morse Engine Fm/alco (USA)
1451400 PRIMARY Purolator Facet Inc. Div Parker Aerospace Filtration Division Dba Purolator Facet, in (USA)
P29 PRIMARY Arvinmeritor Inc (USA)
72-4516-103 PRIMARY Arvinmeritor Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-085-7420INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
14514
5133-00-142-4968INTERCHANGEABLE
BIT,FORSTNER
14514
3040-00-179-3746INTERCHANGEABLE
GEARSHAFT,MULTIPLE GEARS
607416-1
5999-00-504-7966INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
P29
1650-00-833-1606INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,VALVE HYDRAUL1
14514
4140-00-988-3143INTERCHANGEABLE
FAN,CENTRIFUGAL
A0-30844
5305-01-104-6674INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,PENETRATOR
P29
5985-01-134-5037INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
C10044-2
4820-01-202-3464INTERCHANGEABLE
COCK,DRAIN
PT-240-B-1/4
5970-01-239-1154INTERCHANGEABLE
TAPE,INSULATION,ELECTRICAL
P-29
2530-01-260-0339INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAMBER,AIR BRAKE
3130215
5985-01-362-1616INTERCHANGEABLE
ANTENNA ELEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2940-00-218-5461?

NSN 2940-00-218-5461 is a Filter Element,fluid, manufactured by Fairbanks Morse, Llc, classified under FSC 2940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2940-00-218-5461?

NSN 2940-00-218-5461 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 72-4516-103 (Fairbanks Morse, Llc), 14514 (Arvinmeritor Inc), 72-4516-103 (Coltec Industries Inc Dba Fairbanks Morse Engine Fm/alco), 1451400 (Purolator Facet Inc. Div Parker Aerospace Filtration Division Dba Purolator Facet, in), P29 (Arvinmeritor Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 2940-00-218-5461?

There are 12 known substitutes for 2940-00-218-5461: 5330-00-085-7420, 5133-00-142-4968, 3040-00-179-3746 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 72-4516-103?

Key specifications for 72-4516-103: Material: COPPER ALLOY FILTERING MEDIUM; Media for Which Designed: ANY ACCEPTABLE; Filtering Media Design: MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE; Design Type: REUSABLE. 7 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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