The Absorber,overvoltage, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-00-994-9496, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-00-994-9496 |
| Item Name | Absorber,overvoltage |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Current Type | DC |
| Terminal Type | TERMINAL LUG |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) |
| Polarization Feature | INCLUDED |
| Voltage in Volts | 120.0 |
| Surface Treatment | VARNISH COVERING |
| Mounting Configuration | 4.250 IN. BY 3.938 IN. SPACED 2.500 IN. C TO C IN |
| Material | SELENIUM ELEMENT |
| Absorber Current Rating | 80.000 AMPERES NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S09MM12FC | 5/1 Secondary reference Westinghouse Electric Corp |
| S09MM12FC | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5920-00-994-9496 is a Absorber,overvoltage, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5920-00-994-9496: Overall Height: 6.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Quantity: 2; Current Type: DC; Terminal Type: TERMINAL LUG. 10 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.