The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-172-5282, 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 Littelfuse, Inc.. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5920-00-172-5282 |
| Primary Part Number | 272-050 |
| Item Name | Fuse,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Littelfuse, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Continuous Current Rating in Amps | 0.050 |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PLUG-IN TYPE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Interruption Indicator Method | VISIBLE ELEMENT |
| Features Provided | NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT |
| Body Length | 0.348 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 DC |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type | NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 5L.4811.003.72 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
| 272-050 PRIMARY | Littelfuse, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 220000053 | 5/9 Secondary reference Schlumberger Industries Sa (equipements De Test Automatiques) |
| 272.050 | 5/9 Secondary reference Wickmann Werke Gmbh |
NSN 5920-00-172-5282 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Littelfuse, Inc., classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-00-172-5282 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 5L.4811.003.72 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps), 272-050 (Littelfuse, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-01-618-6393. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 272-050: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 0.050; Terminal Diameter: 0.025 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PLUG-IN TYPE; Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 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.