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MIL-F-15160/65Fuse,cartridge

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5920-00-990-9599 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-00-990-9599 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-00-990-9599. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-F-15160/65.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/65 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Body Style: KNIFE BLADE TYPE
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER TERMINAL
  • 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.).
  • Material: PLASTIC MELAMINE AND GLASS CASE
  • Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
  • Precious Material: SILVER
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Melamine and Glass Case construction
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-990-9599, 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 16 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. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-00-990-9599
Primary Part NumberMIL-F-15160/65
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
StatusACTIVE
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-F-15160/65 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Body StyleKNIFE BLADE TYPE
Surface TreatmentSILVER TERMINAL
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.).
MaterialPLASTIC MELAMINE AND GLASS CASE
Circuit Over-Current Interruption TypeNORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Precious MaterialSILVER
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Precious Material and LocationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
Continuous Current Rating in Amps350.000
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Terminal Length1.875 INCHES MINIMUM IN
Overall Diameter2.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
MaterialBRONZE OR COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY TERMINAL
Terminal Thickness0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.253 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5920-00-538-5304 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-538-5309 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-00-577-8716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
5920-01-106-7549 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-F-15160/65 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
F65C500V350AS Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-PRF-15160/65 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5920-00-538-5304INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-538-5309INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-577-8716INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-01-106-7549INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-00-990-9599?

NSN 5920-00-990-9599 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-00-990-9599?

NSN 5920-00-990-9599 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-F-15160/65 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), F65C500V350AS (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-PRF-15160/65 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5920-00-990-9599?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5920-00-990-9599: 5920-00-538-5304, 5920-00-538-5309, 5920-00-577-8716 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-F-15160/65?

Key specifications for MIL-F-15160/65: Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-F-15160/65 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Body Style: KNIFE BLADE TYPE; Surface Treatment: SILVER TERMINAL; 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.).. 17 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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