The Switching Unit an, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-00-488-5179, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Switching Unit an |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment (FSG 58) |
| Manufacturers | Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd (CAGE U04H3) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-00-488-5179 |
| Primary Part Number | X16941 |
| Item Name | Switching Unit an |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | V |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | VH |
| Weight | 2.7100 lbs |
| Cube | 0.2778 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| X16941 | Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd (GBR) |
| 66009 | Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5895-99-1071521 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| X16941 | 5/9 Secondary reference Tyco Electronics Uk Ltd, M/a-Com Division |
| 66009 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Tyco Electronics Uk Ltd, M/a-Com Division |
NSN 5895-00-488-5179 is a Switching Unit an, manufactured by Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-00-488-5179 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: X16941 (Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd), 66009 (Api Microwave Limited Div Api Microwave Ltd).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3020-00-574-5780, 6150-01-004-7314, 6850-01-412-4360. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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 5895-00-488-5179 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.