The Receiving Set,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5821-01-166-5016, 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 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5821-01-166-5016 |
| Item Name | Receiving Set,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5821 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE/THREE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| AC Voltage Rating | 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Relationship to Similar Equipment | SIMILAR TO ARR-72A A |
| Vehicle for Which Designed | AIRCRAFT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/ARR-78(V) |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RECEIVING SET,RADIO |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 136.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 174.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 116216-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| ID-2086/ARR-78(V) | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5821-01-166-5016 is a Receiving Set,radio, classified under FSC 5821, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5821-01-166-5016: Phase: SINGLE/THREE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; AC Voltage Rating: 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Relationship to Similar Equipment: SIMILAR TO ARR-72A A; Vehicle for Which Designed: AIRCRAFT. 8 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.
NSN 5821-01-166-5016 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.