The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-915-3571, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Littelfuse, Inc.. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-00-915-3571 |
| Primary Part Number | 279-500 |
| Item Name | Fuse,cartridge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Littelfuse, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Continuous Current Rating in Amps | 0.500 |
| Terminal Diameter | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | PLUG-IN TYPE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Terminal Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Diameter | 0.100 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Interruption Indicator Method | VISIBLE ELEMENT |
| Features Provided | NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT |
| Body Length | 0.348 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL TERMINAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 DC |
| Test Data Document | 81755-C710-3 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type | NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 279-500 PRIMARY | Littelfuse, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C710-3 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5920-00-915-3571 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Littelfuse, Inc., classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-00-915-3571 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 279-500 (Littelfuse, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-00-964-0922. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 279-500: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 0.500; Terminal Diameter: 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: PLUG-IN TYPE; Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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.