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MIL-PRF-15160/40Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-932-6979 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-932-6979 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-932-6979. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-PRF-15160/40.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • 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.).
  • Overall Diameter: 0.781 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 0.969 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 32.0 AC AND 32.0 DC
Applications
  • Applications requiring Fiber or Paper Case construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-932-6979, 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 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5920-00-932-6979
Primary Part NumberMIL-PRF-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
Surface TreatmentNICKEL TERMINAL
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
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.).
Overall Diameter0.781 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length0.969 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts32.0 AC AND 32.0 DC
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Mounting Slot Width0.259 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Continuous Current Rating in Amps125.000
Terminal Thickness0.047 INCHES MINIMUM IN
MaterialFIBER OR PAPER CASE
Body StyleTANGENT TERMINAL TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
5920-00-280-9348 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-583-7989 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2669 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2670 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-686-2671 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-263-5784 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-263-5785 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-426-8501 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-PRF-15160/40 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F40A32V125A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
HB0125 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-280-9348INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-583-7989INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2668INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2669INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2670INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-686-2671INTERCHANGEABLE
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 5920-00-932-6979?

NSN 5920-00-932-6979 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 5920-00-932-6979?

NSN 5920-00-932-6979 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-PRF-15160/40 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F40A32V125A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), HB0125 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-932-6979?

There are 9 known substitutes for 5920-00-932-6979: 5920-00-280-9348, 5920-00-583-7989, 5920-00-686-2668 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-PRF-15160/40: Surface Treatment: NICKEL TERMINAL; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/40 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; 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.).; Overall Diameter: 0.781 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.843 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5920-00-932-6979 still in active supply?

NSN 5920-00-932-6979 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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