The Fairing,acoustic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-01-172-9162, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5845-01-172-9162 |
| Primary Part Number | 5595440 |
| Item Name | Fairing,acoustic |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CONSISTS OF RUBBER SHEET WITH HARDNESS OF 62 SHORE A SHAPED INTO ELONGATED TEARDROP FLATTENED ON ONE SIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET LONG,13.6 IN. WIDE AT WIDEST POINT,AND 4.5 IN. HIGH AT HIGHEST POINT; COVER A HYDROPHONE ON THE OUTSIDE UNDERWATER PART OF HULL; OPERATES IN SEAWATER FROM 10 TO 2000 FEET UP TO 35 KNOTS; SHALL HAVE ACOUSTIC WINDOW 1.65 IN. BY 12.5 IN. AND 11.5 IN.; COPPER-NICKEL BACKUP PLATE AND SPACERS; RUBBER DENSITY 1.04 PORM 0.03 GRAMS PER CENTIMETER G |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5595440 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
NSN 5845-01-172-9162 is a Fairing,acoustic, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5845-01-172-9162 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5595440 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
Key specifications for 5595440: General Characteristics Item Description: CONSISTS OF RUBBER SHEET WITH HARDNESS OF 62 SHORE A SHAPED INTO ELONGATED TEARDROP FLATTENED ON ONE SIDE AND APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET LONG,13.6 IN. WIDE AT WIDEST POINT,AND 4.5 IN. HIGH AT HIGHEST POINT; COVER A HYDROPHONE ON THE OUTSIDE UNDERWATER PART OF HULL; OPERATES IN SEAWATER FROM 10 TO 2000 FEET UP TO 35 KNOTS; SHALL HAVE ACOUSTIC WINDOW 1.65 IN. BY 12.5 IN. AND 11.5 IN.; COPPER-NICKEL BACKUP PLATE AND SPACERS; RUBBER DENSITY 1.04 PORM 0.03 GRAMS PER CENTIMETER G. 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 5845-01-172-9162 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.