The Heading Sensor Assy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5841-01-054-2710, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5841 (Radar Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5841-01-054-2710 |
| Primary Part Number | 1856741 |
| Item Name | Heading Sensor Assy |
| FSC / FSG | 5841 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | ITEM CONSISTS OF BLOCK TRIGGER 1,LIGHT SENSING TRANSISTOR 1,LIGHT EMITTING DIODE 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1856741 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
NSN 5841-01-054-2710 is a Heading Sensor Assy, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5841, Radar Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5841-01-054-2710 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1856741 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2910-01-542-6747, 3020-01-665-6492. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1856741: General Characteristics Item Description: ITEM CONSISTS OF BLOCK TRIGGER 1,LIGHT SENSING TRANSISTOR 1,LIGHT EMITTING DIODE 1; End Item Identification: AN/APN-59E(V). 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 5841-01-054-2710 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.