The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-159-8582, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-00-159-8582 |
| Item Name | Fuse,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Continuous Current Rating in Amps | 250.000 |
| Body Style | HOLE TYPE |
| Overall Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Thickness | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Interruption Indicator Method | OPAQUE BODY |
| Features Provided | NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER TERMINAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 AC |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type | NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTERACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A25X250 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5920-00-159-8582 is a Fuse,cartridge, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5920-01-512-9552. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5920-00-159-8582: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 250.000; Body Style: HOLE TYPE; Overall Diameter: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 2.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.