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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

159-0030-00Fuse,cartridge

Tektronix, Inc. · NSN 5920-00-172-8272 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-172-8272 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-172-8272. Primary manufacturer part number: 159-0030-00.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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.).
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 0.300
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-172-8272, 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 Tektronix, Inc.. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-172-8272
Primary Part Number159-0030-00
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTektronix, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
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.).
Continuous Current Rating in Amps0.300
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Overall Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5306-00-406-06245846-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
Goodrich Aerospace Canada Ltd
5920-00-556-9946AGC3/10 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
5920-01-171-6541 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
4820-01-296-7009N58465 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guide,valve Stem
Leslie Controls, Inc. Dba Leslie Controls Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
159-0030-00 Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
5920PL1332017 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
F02A250V3/10A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
58465 Rca Corp Government and Commercial Systems Commercial Communications Systems Div (USA)
2110+0067 Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP (USA)
AGC3/10 Littelfuse, Inc. (USA)
FUF-1.3A3AG Genrad Inc (USA)
MIL-PRF-15160/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5306-00-406-0624INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
5846-5
5920-00-556-9946INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
AGC3/10
5920-01-171-6541INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
4820-01-296-7009INTERCHANGEABLE
GUIDE,VALVE STEM
N58465

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-172-8272?

NSN 5920-00-172-8272 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Tektronix, Inc., classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-172-8272?

NSN 5920-00-172-8272 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 159-0030-00 (Tektronix, Inc.), 5920PL1332017 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), F02A250V3/10A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 58465 (Rca Corp Government and Commercial Systems Commercial Communications Systems Div), 2110+0067 (Hewlett-Packard Company Dba HP) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-172-8272?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5920-00-172-8272: 5306-00-406-0624, 5920-00-556-9946, 5920-01-171-6541 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 159-0030-00?

Key specifications for 159-0030-00: Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/2 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Test Data Document: 81349-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.).; Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 0.300. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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