The Core Memory Unit, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-272-4994, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Ampex Data Systems Corp Computer Products Div. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5895-01-272-4994 |
| Primary Part Number | 3256912-04 |
| Item Name | Core Memory Unit |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Ampex Data Systems Corp Computer Products Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 | YA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3256912-04 PRIMARY | Ampex Data Systems Corp Computer Products Div (USA) |
| 865230-0002 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 865230-0002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Litton Systems Inc. Div Navigation Systems Division |
NSN 5895-01-272-4994 is a Core Memory Unit, manufactured by Ampex Data Systems Corp Computer Products Div, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-272-4994 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3256912-04 (Ampex Data Systems Corp Computer Products Div), 865230-0002 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
Key specifications for 3256912-04: End Item Identification: TACTICAL FIRE DIRECTION SYSTEM (TACFIRE) ADVANCED FIELD A. 0 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 5895-01-272-4994 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.