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5842Recorder-Reproducer,sound

Dictaphone Corporation · NSN 5835-01-184-6878 · FSC 5835 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5835-01-184-6878 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5835-01-184-6878. Primary manufacturer part number: 5842.
Features
  • Recorder-Reproducer,sound — FSC 5835
  • Recording Medium for Which Designed: TAPE
  • Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +300.0 TO 3000.0
  • Phase: SINGLE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
  • Recording Method: MAGNETIC
  • AC Voltage Rating: 117.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 240.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT
  • Frequency Response Tolerance in Decibels: -3.0 TO 3.0
  • Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 10000.0
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Recorder-Reproducer,sound, cataloged under National Stock Number 5835-01-184-6878, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5835 (No Item Name Available) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Dictaphone Corporation. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5835-01-184-6878
Primary Part Number5842
Item NameRecorder-Reproducer,sound
FSC / FSG5835 / 58 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDictaphone Corporation
StatusACTIVE
Recording Medium for Which DesignedTAPE
Frequency Response Range in Hertz+300.0 TO 3000.0
PhaseSINGLE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Recording MethodMAGNETIC
AC Voltage Rating117.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 240.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT
Frequency Response Tolerance in Decibels-3.0 TO 3.0
Input Impedance Rating in Ohms10000.0
Electrical Power Source RelationshipOPERATING
Operating Speed at Rated Capacity15.000 INCHES PER SECOND AND 16.000 INCHES PER SECOND IN
Input Channel Quantity4
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-147-96622678509 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5960-00-247-8748 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5935-00-258-3002SG1964 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Aimtron Systems, Llc
2910-00-361-5409005-842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spray Tip,nozzle,nonaircraft Fue
Cooper Machinery Services Llc
4730-00-489-28345842-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Restrictor,fluid Flow
Goodrich Aerospace Canada Ltd
5960-00-615-5573 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5950-00-647-6742 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
3120-00-662-8861851070 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Dana Off Highway Products, Llc
5935-00-832-82065842 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shell,electrical Connector
Anderson Airmotive Inc
5998-01-102-1364 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5842 PRIMARY Dictaphone Corporation (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-147-9662INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
2678509
5960-00-247-8748INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5935-00-258-3002INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
SG1964
2910-00-361-5409INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRAY TIP,NOZZLE,NONAIRCRAFT FUE
005-842
4730-00-489-2834INTERCHANGEABLE
RESTRICTOR,FLUID FLOW
5842-5
5960-00-615-5573INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5950-00-647-6742INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
3120-00-662-8861INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
851070
5935-00-832-8206INTERCHANGEABLE
SHELL,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5842
5998-01-102-1364INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
2540-01-155-5109INTERCHANGEABLE
ARM,SUPPORT,MIRROR
5842
6105-01-361-6447INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
E9150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5835-01-184-6878?

NSN 5835-01-184-6878 is a Recorder-Reproducer,sound, manufactured by Dictaphone Corporation, classified under FSC 5835 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5835-01-184-6878?

NSN 5835-01-184-6878 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 5842 (Dictaphone Corporation).

What NSN replaces 5835-01-184-6878?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5835-01-184-6878: 5950-00-147-9662, 5960-00-247-8748, 5935-00-258-3002 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5842?

Key specifications for 5842: Overall Width: 15.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Recording Medium for Which Designed: TAPE. 14 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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