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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

MDA-5Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-504-0540 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-504-0540 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-504-0540. Primary manufacturer part number: MDA-5.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Body Style: TUBE TYPE
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 12.0 200 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
  • Material: COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 5.000
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: TIME DELAY
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper or Copper Alloy Terminal construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-504-0540, 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 14 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-504-0540
Primary Part NumberMDA-5
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
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds12.0 200 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
MaterialCOPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL
Continuous Current Rating in Amps5.000
Precious MaterialSILVER
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeTIME DELAY
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Overall Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCERAMIC OR PLASTIC CASE
Surface TreatmentSILVER TERMINAL
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-PRF-15160/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Test Data Document81349-MIL-PRF-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.).
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5920-00-061-8622 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-296-0449MDA5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
5355-00-864-9278 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dial,control
2990-01-133-4103323005 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,cylinder Head
Brp Us Inc
5920-01-281-4720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-497-1862AY282-0-450-000A INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Raytheon Company Div Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MDA-5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
457-5826 Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland (FIN)
323005 Littelfuse, Inc. (USA)
F03B125V5A5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS90079-22-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-F-15160/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F03B250V5AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F03B125V5AS Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS90079-22-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-15160/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F03B125V5AS Fic Corporation (USA)
3522 500 28184 Thales Nederland (NLD)
F03B125V5AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
5920PL1297608 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
5920-00-061-8622INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-296-0449INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
MDA5
5355-00-864-9278INTERCHANGEABLE
DIAL,CONTROL
2990-01-133-4103INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,CYLINDER HEAD
323005
5920-01-281-4720INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-497-1862INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
AY282-0-450-000A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-504-0540?

NSN 5920-00-504-0540 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 5920-00-504-0540?

NSN 5920-00-504-0540 has 14 cross-referenced part numbers: MDA-5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 457-5826 (Nimikkeistokeskus Ncb Finland), 323005 (Littelfuse, Inc.), F03B125V5A5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS90079-22-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 9 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-504-0540?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5920-00-504-0540: 5920-00-061-8622, 5920-00-296-0449, 5355-00-864-9278 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MDA-5?

Key specifications for MDA-5: Body Style: TUBE TYPE; Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC; Circuit Over-Current Interruption Delay Time in Seconds: 12.0 200 PCT OF CURRENT RATING; Material: COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-504-0540 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-504-0540 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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