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AA55492-008Fuse,cartridge

Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5920-00-879-8161 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-879-8161 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-879-8161. Primary manufacturer part number: AA55492-008.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Body Style: TUBE TYPE
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL
  • Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 40.000
  • Overall Diameter: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Interruption Indicator Method: OPAQUE BODY
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 130.0 AC AND 130.0 DC
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-879-8161, 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 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-879-8161
Primary Part NumberAA55492-008
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Body StyleTUBE TYPE
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Continuous Current Rating in Amps40.000
Overall Diameter0.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts130.0 AC AND 130.0 DC
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5920-00-713-4242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-767-9044 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-778-3882 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-823-0071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-828-0148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-881-2895 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-998-2231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-172-5748 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-194-1192 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AA55492-008 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
A-A-55492 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
FWA40A21F Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
UFR13X040 Denco Fuses, Inc. (USA)
L13S40 Littelfuse, Inc. (USA)
KAH40 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-713-4242INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-767-9044INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-778-3882INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-823-0071INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-828-0148INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-881-2895INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-998-2231INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-172-5748INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-194-1192INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-879-8161?

NSN 5920-00-879-8161 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-879-8161?

NSN 5920-00-879-8161 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: AA55492-008 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), A-A-55492 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), FWA40A21F (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries), UFR13X040 (Denco Fuses, Inc.), L13S40 (Littelfuse, Inc.) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5920-00-879-8161?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5920-00-879-8161: 5920-00-713-4242, 5920-00-767-9044, 5920-00-778-3882 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AA55492-008?

Key specifications for AA55492-008: Body Style: TUBE TYPE; Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL; Overall Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-879-8161 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-879-8161 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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