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683Lightning Rod

Thompson Lightning Protection Inc · NSN 5920-00-827-4894 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-827-4894 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-827-4894. Primary manufacturer part number: 683.
Features
  • Lightning Rod — FSC 5920
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL AND CHROMIUM
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY
  • Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Configuration: 1/2 IN. -13 NC THD MTG HOLE LOCATED IN
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Thompson Lightning Protection Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy construction
General Description

The Lightning Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-827-4894, 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 Thompson Lightning Protection Inc. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN5920-00-827-4894
Primary Part Number683
Item NameLightning Rod
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThompson Lightning Protection Inc
StatusACTIVE
Surface TreatmentNICKEL AND CHROMIUM
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY
Overall Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Configuration1/2 IN. -13 NC THD MTG HOLE LOCATED IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
683 Thompson Lightning Protection Inc (USA)
685V//572/683X Thompson Lightning Protection Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-827-4894?

NSN 5920-00-827-4894 is a Lightning Rod, manufactured by Thompson Lightning Protection Inc, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-827-4894?

NSN 5920-00-827-4894 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 683 (Thompson Lightning Protection Inc), 685V//572/683X (Thompson Lightning Protection Inc).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-827-4894?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5920-00-827-4894: 5985-00-009-4580, 6240-00-060-2941, 3110-00-100-0674 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 683?

Key specifications for 683: Surface Treatment: NICKEL AND CHROMIUM; Material: COPPER ALLOY; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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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