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163-56Fuse,cartridge

Rix Industries · NSN 5920-01-494-8291 · FSC 5920 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5920-01-494-8291 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5920-01-494-8291. Primary manufacturer part number: 163-56.
Features
  • Fuse,cartridge — FSC 5920
  • Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 3.000
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Rix Industries
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-494-8291, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Rix Industries. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5920-01-494-8291
Primary Part Number163-56
Item NameFuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG5920 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRix Industries
StatusACTIVE
Continuous Current Rating in Amps3.000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
4320-00-145-1268016356-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wearing
Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation Div Epd
5970-00-304-951116356 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insulation Sleeving
Tiffin Parts, L.l.c. Div Subsidiary of Pettibone Corp.
5950-00-433-619616356 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Robert M. Hadley Company, Inc.
5330-00-872-6198 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
6520-01-367-9689 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tooth Set,prosthetic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
163-56 PRIMARY Rix Industries (USA)
Related Parts
4320-00-145-1268INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WEARING
016356-00
5970-00-304-9511INTERCHANGEABLE
INSULATION SLEEVING
16356
5950-00-433-6196INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
16356
5330-00-872-6198INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
6520-01-367-9689INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOTH SET,PROSTHETIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5920-01-494-8291?

NSN 5920-01-494-8291 is a Fuse,cartridge, manufactured by Rix Industries, classified under FSC 5920 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5920-01-494-8291?

NSN 5920-01-494-8291 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 163-56 (Rix Industries).

What NSN replaces 5920-01-494-8291?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5920-01-494-8291: 4320-00-145-1268, 5970-00-304-9511, 5950-00-433-6196 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 163-56?

Key specifications for 163-56: End Item Identification: LP AIR COMPRE; Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 3.000. 2 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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