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MIL-F-15160/60Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-538-5987 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-538-5987 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-538-5987. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-15160/60.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Overall Diameter: 0.402 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Precious Material: SILVER
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Precious Material and Location: TERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
  • Material: PLASTIC CASE
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/60 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-538-5987, 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 13 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. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-538-5987
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-15160/60
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
Overall Diameter0.402 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Precious MaterialSILVER
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/60 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Surface TreatmentSILVER 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.).
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Continuous Current Rating in Amps2.000
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5920-00-503-4850 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-F-15160/60 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F60C500V2AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
211023364 Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding (USA)
F15160TYPEF60H2R Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS15249-2-1 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-15160/60 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2635-088-38 ITEM 1-77 Naval Sea Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-503-4850INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-538-5987?

NSN 5920-00-538-5987 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 5920-00-538-5987?

NSN 5920-00-538-5987 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-F-15160/60 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F60C500V2AS (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 211023364 (Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding), F15160TYPEF60H2R (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS15249-2-1 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-538-5987?

There is 1 known substitute for 5920-00-538-5987: 5920-00-503-4850. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-15160/60?

Key specifications for MIL-F-15160/60: Overall Diameter: 0.402 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.410 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Precious Material: SILVER; Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY; Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-538-5987 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-538-5987 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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