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MIL-F-15160/40Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-686-2668 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-686-2668 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-686-2668. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-15160/40.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 40.000
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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.).
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 32.0 AC AND 32.0 DC
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Mounting Slot Width: 0.259 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Fiber or Paper Case construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-686-2668, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-686-2668
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-15160/40
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
Continuous Current Rating in Amps40.000
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
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.).
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts32.0 AC AND 32.0 DC
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Mounting Slot Width0.259 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
MaterialFIBER OR PAPER CASE
Overall Diameter0.781 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Thickness0.047 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length0.969 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleTANGENT TERMINAL TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5920-00-280-9348 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-583-7989 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2669 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2671 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-845-1679 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-912-9192 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-932-6979 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-263-5784 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-263-5785 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-F-15160/40 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F40A32V40A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-15160/40 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-280-9348INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-583-7989INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2669INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2670INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2671INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-845-1679INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-912-9192INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-932-6979INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-263-5784INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-263-5785INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-426-8501INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-686-2668?

NSN 5920-00-686-2668 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 5920-00-686-2668?

NSN 5920-00-686-2668 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-F-15160/40 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F40A32V40A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-15160/40 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-686-2668?

There are 11 known substitutes for 5920-00-686-2668: 5920-00-280-9348, 5920-00-583-7989, 5920-00-686-2669 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-15160/40?

Key specifications for MIL-F-15160/40: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 40.000; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS; Overall Width: 1.281 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.343 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-686-2668 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-686-2668 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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