The Generator,reference Signal, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-00-978-2357, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Spencer Industries Inc. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-00-978-2357 |
| Primary Part Number | 550-0172-003 |
| Item Name | Generator,reference Signal |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Spencer Industries Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Signal Data Type Per Channel | OUTPUT CHANNEL PULSE |
| FSC Application Data | COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,MISCELLANEOUS |
| Fragility Factor | MODERATELY RUGGED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Reliability Indicator | NOT ESTABLISHED |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | X |
| Weight | 0.0200 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0020 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 550-0172-003 | Spencer Industries Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 550-0172-003 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems |
NSN 5895-00-978-2357 is a Generator,reference Signal, manufactured by Spencer Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-00-978-2357 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 550-0172-003 (Spencer Industries Inc).
Key specifications for 550-0172-003: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Signal Data Type Per Channel: OUTPUT CHANNEL PULSE; FSC Application Data: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT,MISCELLANEOUS; Fragility Factor: MODERATELY RUGGED. 8 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.
NSN 5895-00-978-2357 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.