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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

27987-SFilter Element,intake Air Cleane

Briggs and Stratton Corp · NSN 2940-00-688-7912 · FSC 2940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2940-00-688-7912 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2940-00-688-7912. Primary manufacturer part number: 27987-S.
Features
  • Filter Element,intake Air Cleane — FSC 2940
  • Design Type: LIMITED
  • Body Thickness: 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Overall Length: 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: RUBBER FILTERING MEDIUM
  • Style Designator: RECTANGULAR (INCL SQUARE)
  • Filtering Media Design: MOLDED SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
  • 4 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Fluid filtration and purification
  • Engine intake air cleaning
  • Hydraulic system protection
  • Applications requiring Rubber Filtering Medium construction
General Description

The Filter Element,intake Air Cleane, cataloged under National Stock Number 2940-00-688-7912, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2940 (No Item Name Available) of the Engine Accessories group. The primary manufacturer of record is Briggs and Stratton Corp. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN2940-00-688-7912
Primary Part Number27987-S
Item NameFilter Element,intake Air Cleane
FSC / FSG2940 / 29 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBriggs and Stratton Corp
StatusACTIVE
Design TypeLIMITED
Body Thickness1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Overall Length5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialRUBBER FILTERING MEDIUM
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR (INCL SQUARE)
Filtering Media DesignMOLDED SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5315-00-499-8875 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,straight,headless
4310-00-803-8228 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guard-Impellor
5905-01-081-3616 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
27987 Briggs & Stratton Uk Ltd (GBR)
27987-S PRIMARY Briggs and Stratton Corp (USA)
SX1167 American Kenco Inc
27987 Briggs and Stratton Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5315-00-499-8875INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADLESS
4310-00-803-8228INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD-IMPELLOR
5905-01-081-3616INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2940-00-688-7912?

NSN 2940-00-688-7912 is a Filter Element,intake Air Cleane, manufactured by Briggs and Stratton Corp, classified under FSC 2940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2940-00-688-7912?

NSN 2940-00-688-7912 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 27987 (Briggs & Stratton Uk Ltd), 27987-S (Briggs and Stratton Corp), SX1167 (American Kenco Inc), 27987 (Briggs and Stratton Corp).

What NSN replaces 2940-00-688-7912?

There are 3 known substitutes for 2940-00-688-7912: 5315-00-499-8875, 4310-00-803-8228, 5905-01-081-3616. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 27987-S?

Key specifications for 27987-S: Overall Width: 4.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: LIMITED; Body Thickness: 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Overall Length: 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 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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