Breakdown Voltage: 300.000 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 500.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM
Arrester Type: GAS
Identification
NSN: 5920-01-211-5557
NIIN: 012115557
FSC: 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Arrester,electrical Surge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-211-5557, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5920-01-211-5557
Item Name
Arrester,electrical Surge
FSC / FSG
5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
Status
ACTIVE
Terminal Quantity
3
Usage Design
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
Terminal Type
WIRE LEAD
Overall Diameter
0.306 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Method
CLIP
Breakdown Voltage
300.000 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 500.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM
Arrester Type
GAS
Body Material
CERAMIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
T11-12B
3/9Design control — primary reference
Tii Industries
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5920-00-001-3111
5920-00-001-3111 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3260
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-001-3261
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-001-3262
ARRESTER,ELECTRICAL SURGE
5920-00-001-3263
ARRESTER,ELECTRICAL SURGE
5920-00-001-3264
5920-00-001-3264 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3296
5920-00-001-3296 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3840
5920-00-001-3840 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5920-01-211-5557?
NSN 5920-01-211-5557 is a Arrester,electrical Surge, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 5920-01-211-5557?
Key specifications for 5920-01-211-5557: Terminal Quantity: 3; Usage Design: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD; Overall Diameter: 0.306 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5920-01-211-5557 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.