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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

51497Lens,window,respirator

3m Company · NSN 4240-01-251-3272 · FSC 4240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4240-01-251-3272 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-3272. Primary manufacturer part number: 51497.
Features
  • Lens,window,respirator — FSC 4240
  • General Characteristics Item Description: SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302
  • Criticality Code Justification: TEXT
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: 3m Company
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Lens,window,respirator, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-3272, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (No Item Name Available) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is 3m Company. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4240-01-251-3272
Primary Part Number51497
Item NameLens,window,respirator
FSC / FSG4240 / 42 — No Item Name Available
Manufacturer3m Company
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionSOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302
Criticality Code JustificationTEXT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
8345-00-130-27815-1-497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flag,individual
Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
8345-00-130-2784 INTERCHANGEABLE
Flag,individual
5950-00-411-3631905380-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
2530-00-741-02897410289 INTERCHANGEABLE
Armature Right
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
4730-01-628-645451497 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling Half,quick Disconnect
Amerex Corporation Dba Getz Manufacturing Div Amerex Corporation Dba Getz Manufacturing
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51497 3m Company (USA)
51497 Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear (USA)
51497 Aearo Company (USA)
Related Parts
8345-00-130-2781INTERCHANGEABLE
FLAG,INDIVIDUAL
5-1-497
8345-00-130-2784INTERCHANGEABLE
FLAG,INDIVIDUAL
5950-00-411-3631INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
905380-1
2530-00-741-0289INTERCHANGEABLE
ARMATURE RIGHT
7410289
4730-01-628-6454INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
51497

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4240-01-251-3272?

NSN 4240-01-251-3272 is a Lens,window,respirator, manufactured by 3m Company, classified under FSC 4240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4240-01-251-3272?

NSN 4240-01-251-3272 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 51497 (3m Company), 51497 (Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear), 51497 (Aearo Company).

What NSN replaces 4240-01-251-3272?

There are 5 known substitutes for 4240-01-251-3272: 8345-00-130-2781, 8345-00-130-2784, 5950-00-411-3631 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51497?

Key specifications for 51497: End Item Identification: AMERICAN OPTICAL MODEL 7 STAR SERIES 7700 AND 7800 RESPIRATOR; General Characteristics Item Description: SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302; Criticality Code Justification: TEXT. 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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