The Arrester,lightning, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-615-8256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-00-615-8256 |
| Item Name | Arrester,lightning |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 1 |
| Usage Design | OUTDOOR |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Line to Ground Voltage | 6.000 KILOVOLTS NOMINAL |
| Overall Diameter | 4.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) |
| Arrester Type | AIR GAP |
| Body Material | CERAMIC |
| Mounting Configuration | ONE 9/16 IN. DIA HOLE IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| J9221VL | 5/9 Secondary reference Joslyn Corp Midwest Region |
| J9221QLWITHJ9201E | 5/9 Secondary reference Joslyn Corp Midwest Region |
| 60931 | 5/9 Secondary reference Porter H K Co Inc Pittsburgh Pa |
| J9221QL/J9201E | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Joslyn Corp Midwest Region |
| 294021-03 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hubbard and Company |
| DE0681B02 | 5/9 Secondary reference Porter H K Co Inc Pittsburgh Pa |
NSN 5920-00-615-8256 is a Arrester,lightning, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8030-01-231-7156, 4820-01-536-5537. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5920-00-615-8256: Terminal Quantity: 1; Usage Design: OUTDOOR; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Line to Ground Voltage: 6.000 KILOVOLTS NOMINAL. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.