The Heating Element,electrical,nonim, cataloged under National Stock Number 4520-00-540-6488, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4520 (Space and Water Heating Equipment) of the Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4520-00-540-6488 |
| Item Name | Heating Element,electrical,nonim |
| FSC / FSG | 4520 / 45 — Space and Water Heating Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | OVENS,BAKING,DECK |
| Phase | SINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Frequency in Hertz | 60.0 |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Length | 34.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage in Volts and Current Type | 115.0 AC SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Body Style | TUBULAR, PLAIN |
| Maximum Wattage Rating in Watts | 450.0 SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Terminal Length | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Element Connection Style | WIRE LEAD |
| Outside Diameter | 0.427 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method Style | TERMINAL MOUNTED |
| Heat Quantity | 3 |
| Element Radiation Spectrum | NONINFRARED |
| Material | NICKEL ALLOY RESISTANCE WIRE |
| Material | STEEL SHEATH |
| Element Quantity | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 680188ITEM8 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Appliance Control Dept |
| 681166 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Appliance Control Dept |
| 680188PC8 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Electric Co Food Service Equipment Business Dept |
NSN 4520-00-540-6488 is a Heating Element,electrical,nonim, classified under FSC 4520, Space and Water Heating Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-00-639-0521, 5330-01-282-0747. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4520-00-540-6488: FSC Application Data: OVENS,BAKING,DECK; Phase: SINGLE SINGLE VOLTAGE; Frequency in Hertz: 60.0; Terminal Quantity: 2. 17 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.