The Arrester,lightning, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-515-5712, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-515-5712 |
| Item Name | Arrester,lightning |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Material | ALUMINUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A665LA | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Thompson Lightning Protection Inc |
NSN 5920-01-515-5712 is a Arrester,lightning, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-561-0295. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5920-01-515-5712: Overall Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Material: ALUMINUM; End Item Identification: LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR S77-77 COMPOSITE RADOME RADAR. 2 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.