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MIL-PRF-15160/22Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-177-1978 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-177-1978 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-177-1978. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-15160/22.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL
  • 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.).
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 500.000
  • Overall Diameter: 2.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Terminal Length: 2.250 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Terminal construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-177-1978, 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 15 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-177-1978
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-15160/22
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
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
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.).
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
Continuous Current Rating in Amps500.000
Overall Diameter2.906 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Terminal Length2.250 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeTIME DELAY
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds25.0 500 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
MaterialCOPPER TERMINAL
MaterialFIBER CASE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/22 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Body StyleKNIFE BLADE TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5920-00-243-3764 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-243-3766 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-243-5082 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-497-1135 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-583-8674 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-15160/22 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F22B250V500A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F30025 Federal Pacific Electric Co Economy Fuse Div (USA)
1044 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
MIL-F-15160/22 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1032 Mersen Usa Ep Corp. Dba Ferraz Shawmut (USA)
1038 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-243-3764INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-243-3766INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-243-5082INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-497-1135INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-583-8674INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-177-1978?

NSN 5920-00-177-1978 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 5920-00-177-1978?

NSN 5920-00-177-1978 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-15160/22 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F22B250V500A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F30025 (Federal Pacific Electric Co Economy Fuse Div), 1044 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries), MIL-F-15160/22 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-177-1978?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5920-00-177-1978: 5920-00-243-3764, 5920-00-243-3766, 5920-00-243-5082 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-PRF-15160/22?

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-15160/22: Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL; 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.).; Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC; Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 500.000. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-177-1978 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-177-1978 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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