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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

51555Cover,respirator

Aearo Company · NSN 4240-01-251-3280 · FSC 4240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4240-01-251-3280 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-3280. Primary manufacturer part number: 51555.
Features
  • Cover,respirator — FSC 4240
  • General Characteristics Item Description: FRONT COVER; W/SET OF 2 SCREWS; NEOPRENE; SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302
  • Criticality Code Justification: TEXT
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Aearo Company
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cover,respirator, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-251-3280, 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 Aearo Company. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4240-01-251-3280
Primary Part Number51555
Item NameCover,respirator
FSC / FSG4240 / 42 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAearo Company
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionFRONT COVER; W/SET OF 2 SCREWS; NEOPRENE; SOLE SOURCE REQUIRED BY STATUTE 6.302
Criticality Code JustificationTEXT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5310-00-356-3497SCB69389-9 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5930-00-879-8282 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guard,switch
3020-01-011-9358051555 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,spur
Crane Pumps & Systems Pft Corp Div Crane Pumps & System Pft Corp.
2540-01-022-7752KT721023A INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,arm,wiper
United Technologies Corp Electro Systems Inc
8345-01-451-5856 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guidon
4720-01-526-52735155-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,nonmetallic
Parker Hannifin Corp Stratoflex Div Aircraft Fittings Opn
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51555 Aearo Company (USA)
51555 American Optical Co (USA)
51555 3m Company (USA)
51555 Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-356-3497INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
SCB69389-9
5930-00-879-8282INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD,SWITCH
3020-01-011-9358INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
051555
2540-01-022-7752INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,ARM,WIPER
KT721023A
8345-01-451-5856INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDON
4720-01-526-5273INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,NONMETALLIC
5155-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4240-01-251-3280?

NSN 4240-01-251-3280 is a Cover,respirator, manufactured by Aearo Company, classified under FSC 4240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4240-01-251-3280?

NSN 4240-01-251-3280 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 51555 (Aearo Company), 51555 (American Optical Co), 51555 (3m Company), 51555 (Aearo Company 1 Dba Aearo Div Ao Safety Occupational Prescription Eyewear).

What NSN replaces 4240-01-251-3280?

There are 6 known substitutes for 4240-01-251-3280: 5310-00-356-3497, 5930-00-879-8282, 3020-01-011-9358 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51555?

Key specifications for 51555: End Item Identification: AMERICAN OPTICAL MODEL 7 STAR SERIES 7800 RESPIRATOR; General Characteristics Item Description: FRONT COVER; W/SET OF 2 SCREWS; NEOPRENE; 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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