The Arrester,electrical Surge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-018-2593, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-018-2593 |
| Item Name | Arrester,electrical Surge |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Usage Design | INDOOR AND OUTDOOR |
| Terminal Type | SOLDER LUG |
| Line to Ground Voltage | 12.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM |
| Overall Diameter | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BOLT AND BRACKET(S) |
| Breakdown Voltage | 80.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM |
| Arrester Type | RESISTOR |
| Mounting Configuration | BRACKET-MOUNTED ON A HORIZONTAL BOLT WITH SPRING-LOCK WASHER FOR CONTACT PRESSURE; RIGHT-ANGLE BRACKET 3.250 IN. LONG PERPENDICULAR SIDE 2.250 IN. LONG LATERAL SIDE 0.125 IN. DIAMETER IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 9RV3A383 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genicom Corp |
NSN 5920-01-018-2593 is a Arrester,electrical Surge, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5920-01-018-2593: Terminal Quantity: 2; Usage Design: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR; Terminal Type: SOLDER LUG; Line to Ground Voltage: 12.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM. 9 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.