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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

51551Filter,particulate

Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc · NSN 4240-01-549-5840 · FSC 4240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4240-01-549-5840 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4240-01-549-5840. Primary manufacturer part number: 51551.
Features
  • Filter,particulate — FSC 4240
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc
Applications
  • Fluid filtration and purification
  • Engine intake air cleaning
  • Hydraulic system protection
General Description

The Filter,particulate, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-549-5840, 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 Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc. This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN4240-01-549-5840
Primary Part Number51551
Item NameFilter,particulate
FSC / FSG4240 / 42 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAltec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4330-00-073-0371BT839-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Baldwin Filters
4330-00-434-65841551-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Hydraulic Filter Division Div Hydraulic & Fuel Filter Division
2940-00-755-6584FH-10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Ford Motor Craft
5935-00-821-46525155-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Microwave Devices Inc
4140-01-514-8490AD9CW28UBG INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,fan,axial
Air-Drive Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
51551 PRIMARY Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc (USA)
51551 Twin Tower Engineering, Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4330-00-073-0371INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
BT839-10
4330-00-434-6584INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
1551-001
2940-00-755-6584INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
FH-10
5935-00-821-4652INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5155-1
4140-01-514-8490INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,FAN,AXIAL
AD9CW28UBG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4240-01-549-5840?

NSN 4240-01-549-5840 is a Filter,particulate, manufactured by Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc, classified under FSC 4240 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4240-01-549-5840?

NSN 4240-01-549-5840 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 51551 (Altec Air, Llc Dba Altec Llc), 51551 (Twin Tower Engineering, Inc).

What NSN replaces 4240-01-549-5840?

There are 5 known substitutes for 4240-01-549-5840: 4330-00-073-0371, 4330-00-434-6584, 2940-00-755-6584 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 51551?

Key specifications for 51551: End Item Identification: DETECTION AND ALARM DEVICES. 1 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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