The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-168-8069, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Shallcross Inc. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5920-00-168-8069 |
| Primary Part Number | A2408-163 |
| Item Name | Fuse,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Shallcross Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Continuous Current Rating in Amps | 2.000 |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PIGTAIL TYPE |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds | 12.0 500 PCT OF CURRENT RATING |
| Overall Diameter | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Interruption Indicator Method | OPAQUE BODY |
| Features Provided | NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT |
| Surface Treatment | SOLDER TERMINAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC |
| Material | CERAMIC CASE |
| Material | COPPER TERMINAL |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type | TIME DELAY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5920-00-168-8069 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Shallcross Inc, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-00-168-8069 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: F163 (Shallcross Inc), A2408-163 (Shallcross Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5910-01-043-6892. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A2408-163: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 2.000; Terminal Diameter: 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PIGTAIL TYPE; Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 12.0 500 PCT OF CURRENT RATING. 13 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.