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A-A-55587Hinge,butt

Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5340-00-482-6072 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-482-6072 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-482-6072. Primary manufacturer part number: A-A-55587.
Features
  • Hinge,butt — FSC 5340
  • Knuckle Type: FRICTION
  • Material Thickness: 0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Pin Center to Body Edge Distance: 1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Knuckle Quantity: 5
  • Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Performance Type: NOT RATED
  • Hinge Mounting Type: FULL SURFACE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Unable to Decode construction
General Description

The Hinge,butt, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-482-6072, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 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. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-482-6072
Primary Part NumberA-A-55587
Item NameHinge,butt
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Knuckle TypeFRICTION
Material Thickness0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Pin Center to Body Edge Distance1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Knuckle Quantity5
Mounting Hole Diameter0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Performance TypeNOT RATED
Hinge Mounting TypeFULL SURFACE
Reversible FeatureNOT INCLUDED
MaterialUNABLE TO DECODE
Style DesignatorBUTT
Mounting Hole Quantity6
Pin RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE
Body Width2.938 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.062 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 5
5340-00-062-997410862602 SUCCESSOR
Hinge,butt
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5340-00-050-3071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,butt
5340-01-127-8824 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,butt
5340-01-178-8547 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,butt
5340-01-191-3451 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,butt
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A-A-55587 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
AA55587-6 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MS27968-6 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5340-00-062-9974SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
10862602
5340-00-050-3071INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,BUTT
5340-01-127-8824INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,BUTT
5340-01-178-8547INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,BUTT
5340-01-191-3451INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,BUTT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-482-6072?

NSN 5340-00-482-6072 is a Hinge,butt, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-482-6072?

NSN 5340-00-482-6072 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: A-A-55587 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), AA55587-6 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MS27968-6 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5340-00-482-6072?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5340-00-482-6072: 5340-00-062-9974, 5340-00-050-3071, 5340-01-127-8824 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A-A-55587?

Key specifications for A-A-55587: Knuckle Type: FRICTION; Material Thickness: 0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.097 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Pin Center to Body Edge Distance: 1.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.562 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Knuckle Quantity: 5. 13 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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