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F65C500V400AFuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-538-5304 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-538-5304 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-538-5304. Primary manufacturer part number: F65C500V400A.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Overall Diameter: 2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 400.000
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-538-5304, 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 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-538-5304
Primary Part NumberF65C500V400A
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
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Continuous Current Rating in Amps400.000
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Terminal Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Terminal Length1.875 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/65 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.).
Body StyleKNIFE BLADE TYPE
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5920-00-189-6900 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-199-4011 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-256-5087 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-280-4446 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-280-4459 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-538-5309 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-539-6920 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-577-8716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-646-4626 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-9518 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F65C500V400A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
KLC-400 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
MIL-PRF-15160 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-F-15160/65 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-15160/65 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-189-6900INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-199-4011INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-256-5087INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-280-4446INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-280-4459INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-538-5309INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-539-6920INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-577-8716INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-646-4626INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-9518INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-752-2778INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-755-3656INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-538-5304?

NSN 5920-00-538-5304 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-538-5304?

NSN 5920-00-538-5304 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: F65C500V400A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), KLC-400 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries), MIL-PRF-15160 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-F-15160/65 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-15160/65 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-538-5304?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5920-00-538-5304: 5920-00-189-6900, 5920-00-199-4011, 5920-00-256-5087 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F65C500V400A?

Key specifications for F65C500V400A: Overall Length: 8.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT; Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 400.000. 13 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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