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MIL-F-15160/65Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-538-5309 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-538-5309 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-538-5309. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-15160/65.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 300.000
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
  • Terminal Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Overall Diameter: 2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • 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 5920-00-538-5309, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5920-00-538-5309
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-15160/65
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
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Continuous Current Rating in Amps300.000
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Terminal Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Overall Diameter2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Terminal Length1.875 INCHES MINIMUM IN
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.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/65 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
Body StyleKNIFE BLADE TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5920-00-538-5304 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-577-8716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-990-9599 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-106-7549 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
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
F65C500V300A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-538-5304INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-577-8716INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-990-9599INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-106-7549INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-538-5309?

NSN 5920-00-538-5309 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 5920-00-538-5309?

NSN 5920-00-538-5309 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 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), F65C500V300A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-538-5309?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5920-00-538-5309: 5920-00-538-5304, 5920-00-577-8716, 5920-00-990-9599 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-15160/65?

Key specifications for MIL-F-15160/65: Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT; Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY; Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 300.000; Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC. 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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