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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

3AB12Fuse,cartridge

Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries · NSN 5920-00-518-1791 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-518-1791 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-518-1791. Primary manufacturer part number: 3AB12.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
  • Material: CERAMIC OR PLASTIC CASE
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Material: COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Ceramic or Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-518-1791, 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 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 16 commercial cross-references from 11 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-518-1791
Primary Part Number3AB12
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
StatusCANCELLED
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Precious MaterialSILVER
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
MaterialCERAMIC OR PLASTIC CASE
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
MaterialCOPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL
Surface TreatmentSILVER TERMINAL
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
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 Amps12.000
Overall Diameter0.246 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.254 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5920-00-204-8102L01121 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Dla Land and Maritime Dba Engineering and Technical Support Div Document Standardization Division (vendor Item Drawings)
5920-00-254-7724 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
3130-00-562-59051281446 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing Unit,ball
Naval Ship Systems Command
5920-00-820-8446ABC-1/2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
5905-00-929-24442TA51FS500 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
5905-00-933-0456134WS231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Honeywell International Inc Dba Honeywell International Div New England Instrument (nei)
5920-01-091-1818 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5905-01-138-5468412197 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Fluke Corp
5961-01-212-8014412197 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transistor
Aimtron Systems, Llc
5310-01-233-7780F-216 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,cap
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3AB12 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
412197 L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Edi Division Div Tano Division (USA)
5920PL1297614 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
352250012128 Thales Nederland (NLD)
4133725-14 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
F03G12R0A Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
4471702 PIECE 8 Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (USA)
4112312 Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding (USA)
MS90079-6-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments 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
F03A250V12AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3002-0031 Advanced Analog Inc. Dba International Rectifier (USA)
VBE860-3A12K Thales Nederland (NLD)
F216 Nautel Maine Inc (USA)
41338800-47 Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic (USA)
MIL-PRF-15160/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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5920-00-204-8102INTERCHANGEABLE
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L01121
5920-00-254-7724INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
3130-00-562-5905INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING UNIT,BALL
1281446
5920-00-820-8446INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
ABC-1/2
5905-00-929-2444INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-00-933-0456INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
134WS231
5920-01-091-1818INTERCHANGEABLE
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5905-01-138-5468INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
412197
5961-01-212-8014INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
412197
5310-01-233-7780INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,CAP
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-518-1791?

NSN 5920-00-518-1791 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-518-1791?

NSN 5920-00-518-1791 has 16 cross-referenced part numbers: 3AB12 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries), 412197 (L-3 Communications Westwood Corporation Dba Edi Division Div Tano Division), 5920PL1297614 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), 352250012128 (Thales Nederland), 4133725-14 (Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic) and 11 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-518-1791?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5920-00-518-1791: 5920-00-204-8102, 5920-00-254-7724, 3130-00-562-5905 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3AB12?

Key specifications for 3AB12: Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY; Precious Material: SILVER; Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-518-1791 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-518-1791 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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