The Arrester,electrical Surge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-217-4244, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5920-01-217-4244 |
| 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 |
| Line to Ground Voltage | 260.000 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| Overall Diameter | 4.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BUSHING AND HOLE AND WIRE LEAD TERMINAL(S) |
| Arrester Type | AIR GAP |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 425399-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS650B2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcgraw-Edison Co Power Systems Div Protective Devices Equipment |
NSN 5920-01-217-4244 is a Arrester,electrical Surge, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5920-01-217-4244: Overall Height: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Quantity: 3; Usage Design: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD. 7 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.