The Interface Unit,communication Equ, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-609-1996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Navy, United States Department of the Dba Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic. Government technical data includes 4 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-609-1996 |
| Primary Part Number | CSS-4500 |
| Item Name | Interface Unit,communication Equ |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Navy, United States Department of the Dba Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Unpackaged Unit Length | 9.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unpackaged Unit Width | 7.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unpackaged Unit Height | 3.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unpackaged Unit Weight | 16.00 POUNDS LBS |
| 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 | JL |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| CSS-4500 PRIMARY | Navy, United States Department of the Dba Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic (USA) |
NSN 5895-01-609-1996 is a Interface Unit,communication Equ, manufactured by Navy, United States Department of the Dba Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-609-1996 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CSS-4500 (Navy, United States Department of the Dba Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic).
Key specifications for CSS-4500: Unpackaged Unit Length: 9.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unpackaged Unit Width: 7.50 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Unpackaged Unit Height: 3.00 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: THE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION UNIT (ADU) SERVES AS AN AUDIO INTERFACE FOR THE MRU, OCU AND AIRCRAFT INTERPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. IT COMBINES AUDIO UTILIZED FOR IN-FLIGHT AIRCREW COMMUNICATIONS WITH AUDIO OUTPUTS FOR JTWS-AIR II TO THE OPERATOR'S HEADSETS.. 4 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 5895-01-609-1996 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.