The Lightning Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-050-2471, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5920-01-050-2471 |
| Item Name | Lightning Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Configuration | 5/8 IN 14 THD AXIALLY LOCATED AT ONE END OF THREADED HEXAGONAL BASE IN |
| Material | COPPER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 661 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thompson Lightning Protection Inc |
| 331D | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Independent Protection Co Inc |
NSN 5920-01-050-2471 is a Lightning Rod, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5920-01-050-2471: Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 48.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: NICKEL PLATED TIP; Mounting Configuration: 5/8 IN 14 THD AXIALLY LOCATED AT ONE END OF THREADED HEXAGONAL BASE IN. 3 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.