The Eccentric,tape Drive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-00-017-2338, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-00-017-2338 |
| Item Name | Eccentric,tape Drive |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT |
| General Characteristics Item Description | APPROXIMATELY 0.500 IN. DIA BY 3.000 IN. L STEEL STOCK,HOLDS MAGNATIC TAPE IN POSITION OVER CAPSTAN IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | LN |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 78928 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corp Lockheed Martin Mission Systems |
| 1141-9801 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lockheed Martin Corp Lockheed Martin Mission Systems |
NSN 5895-00-017-2338 is a Eccentric,tape Drive, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-111-9316, 6680-01-605-9926. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5895-00-017-2338: FSC Application Data: MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT; General Characteristics Item Description: APPROXIMATELY 0.500 IN. DIA BY 3.000 IN. L STEEL STOCK,HOLDS MAGNATIC TAPE IN POSITION OVER CAPSTAN IN. 2 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.
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.