The Arrester,lightning, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-550-5996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5920 (Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-550-5996 |
| Primary Part Number | 8161953-00 |
| Item Name | Arrester,lightning |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | OUTDOOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8161953-00 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West (USA) |
| 8161953-000 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West (USA) |
NSN 5920-01-550-5996 is a Arrester,lightning, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-01-550-5996 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8161953-00 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West), 8161953-000 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Dba Communication Systems-West Div Communication Systems-West).
Key specifications for 8161953-00: Usage Design: OUTDOOR; Special Features: CONSISTS OF: 8161965-01 LIGHTENING AIR TERMINAL (2EA); 7185152-38 ARRESTER,LIGHTNING-HARDWARE (4EA); 7185152-39 ARRESTER,LIGHTNING-HARDWARE (4EA); 7185152-40 ARRESTER,LIGHTNING-HARDWARE (2EA); 7185152-33 ARRESTER,LIGHTNING-HARDWARE (2EA); End Item Identification: AN/TSC-156, AN/TSC-156A,AN/TSC-156B A. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5920-01-550-5996 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.