The Filter Element,fluid, cataloged under National Stock Number 2940-01-127-1608, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2940 (Engine Air and Oil Filters, Strainers, and Cleaners, Nonaircraft) of the Engine Accessories group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2940-01-127-1608 |
| Item Name | Filter Element,fluid |
| FSC / FSG | 2940 / 29 — Engine Air and Oil Filters, Strainers, and Cleaners, Nonaircraft |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Filtering Media Design | MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE |
| Body Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Overall Length | 5.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flow Direction | INSIDE OUT |
| Design Type | NONREUSABLE |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL W/OUT CONTAINER |
| Media for Which Designed | AIR |
| Material | PLASTIC FILTERING MEDIUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6120-43 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Air Dry Co of America, Llc |
| 6120-43 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2940-01-127-1608 is a Filter Element,fluid, classified under FSC 2940, Engine Air and Oil Filters, Strainers, and Cleaners, Nonaircraft. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2825-01-149-5022. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2940-01-127-1608: Filtering Media Design: MESH SINGLE FILTERING MEDIA RESPONSE; Body Diameter: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Overall Length: 5.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Flow Direction: INSIDE OUT. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.