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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

17-B4Compressing Tool,splicing Sleeve

National Telephone Supply Co · NSN 5120-00-098-6832 · FSC 5120 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5120-00-098-6832 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5120-00-098-6832. Primary manufacturer part number: 17-B4.
Features
  • Compressing Tool,splicing Sleeve — FSC 5120
  • General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL; O/A LG 8.250 IN.; USED TO PRESS 0.047 IN. OVAL SLEEVES ONTO STEEL AIRCRAFT CABLES IN
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: National Telephone Supply Co
Applications
  • Field maintenance and repair
  • Facility maintenance operations
  • General-purpose hand tools
General Description

The Compressing Tool,splicing Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-00-098-6832, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (No Item Name Available) of the Hand Tools group. The primary manufacturer of record is National Telephone Supply Co. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5120-00-098-6832
Primary Part Number17-B4
Item NameCompressing Tool,splicing Sleeve
FSC / FSG5120 / 51 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNational Telephone Supply Co
StatusCANCELLED
General Characteristics Item DescriptionSTEEL; O/A LG 8.250 IN.; USED TO PRESS 0.047 IN. OVAL SLEEVES ONTO STEEL AIRCRAFT CABLES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
3110-00-156-18324F9364 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,thrust
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
17-B4 National Telephone Supply Co (USA)
17-3 National Telephone Supply Co (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-156-1832INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,THRUST
4F9364

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5120-00-098-6832?

NSN 5120-00-098-6832 is a Compressing Tool,splicing Sleeve, manufactured by National Telephone Supply Co, classified under FSC 5120 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5120-00-098-6832?

NSN 5120-00-098-6832 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 17-B4 (National Telephone Supply Co), 17-3 (National Telephone Supply Co).

What NSN replaces 5120-00-098-6832?

There is 1 known substitute for 5120-00-098-6832: 3110-00-156-1832. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 17-B4?

Key specifications for 17-B4: General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL; O/A LG 8.250 IN.; USED TO PRESS 0.047 IN. OVAL SLEEVES ONTO STEEL AIRCRAFT CABLES IN. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5120-00-098-6832 still in active supply?

NSN 5120-00-098-6832 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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