The Panel,signal Distribution,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5821-01-159-7806, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5821 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5821-01-159-7806 |
| Item Name | Panel,signal Distribution,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5821 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 204-18551-11 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SB-4083A/A | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5821-01-159-7806 is a Panel,signal Distribution,radio, classified under FSC 5821, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5821-01-159-7806: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: NUCLEAR HARDENED;PROVIDES INTERCONNECTION FOR 3 HF R/T PAIRS AND 2 VHF R/T WITH 7 ACFT USERS,RECEPTION FOR UPDATING CLOCK,SIMULTANEOUS R/T OF TADIL-A/LINK 11 SIGNALS;115 VAC OR 28 VDC OPERATING;RACK MTD W/FORCED AIR COOLING;ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE VDC; End Item Identification: E-3A AWACS A. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5821-01-159-7806 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.