The Down Converter,ku-B, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-513-0356, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems Dba L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-513-0356 |
| Primary Part Number | 6172-03 |
| Item Name | Down Converter,ku-B |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems Dba L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Weight | 5.0000 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0104 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6172-03 PRIMARY | L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems Dba L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems (USA) |
| DT4513 | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West (USA) |
| DT-4513 | Satcom Services Corporation Dba Satcom Services Corp (USA) |
NSN 5895-01-513-0356 is a Down Converter,ku-B, manufactured by L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems Dba L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-513-0356 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6172-03 (L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems Dba L3 Communications Corporation, Emp Systems), DT4513 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West), DT-4513 (Satcom Services Corporation Dba Satcom Services Corp).
Key specifications for 6172-03: End Item Identification: RQ-1A PREDATOR 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 5895-01-513-0356 has DEMIL Code C. 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.