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MIL-F-15160/16Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-087-8994 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-087-8994 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-087-8994. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-15160/16.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: TIME DELAY
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 25.0 500 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Overall Diameter: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Fiberglass Body construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-087-8994, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-087-8994
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-15160/16
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeTIME DELAY
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds25.0 500 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Overall Diameter0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Continuous Current Rating in Amps60.000
Precious MaterialSILVER
MaterialFIBERGLASS BODY
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-F-15160 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Surface TreatmentSILVER TERMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5920-00-050-4972 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-252-2022 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-280-3181 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-281-0158 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-281-0159 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-281-0161 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-813-9639 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-851-4739 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-853-0176 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-F-15160/16 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F16B250V60AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS90089-10 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-050-4972INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-252-2022INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-280-3181INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-281-0158INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-281-0159INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-281-0161INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2664INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-813-9639INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-851-4739INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-853-0176INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-855-4262INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-883-8437INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-087-8994?

NSN 5920-00-087-8994 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-087-8994?

NSN 5920-00-087-8994 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-F-15160/16 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F16B250V60AS (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS90089-10 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-087-8994?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5920-00-087-8994: 5920-00-050-4972, 5920-00-252-2022, 5920-00-280-3181 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-15160/16?

Key specifications for MIL-F-15160/16: Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: TIME DELAY; Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-087-8994 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-087-8994 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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