The Lightning Rod, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-579-1652, 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 Mfg Galileo Composites Div Mfg Galileo. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5920-01-579-1652 |
| Primary Part Number | KITLIGHTNINGSPARE398-08 |
| Item Name | Lightning Rod |
| FSC / FSG | 5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors |
| Manufacturer | Mfg Galileo Composites Div Mfg Galileo |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| KITLIGHTNINGSPARE398-08 PRIMARY | Mfg Galileo Composites Div Mfg Galileo (USA) |
NSN 5920-01-579-1652 is a Lightning Rod, manufactured by Mfg Galileo Composites Div Mfg Galileo, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
NSN 5920-01-579-1652 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: KITLIGHTNINGSPARE398-08 (Mfg Galileo Composites Div Mfg Galileo).
Key specifications for KITLIGHTNINGSPARE398-08: Special Features: LIGHTNING SYSTEM KIT INCLUDES: HEX NUTS 5/8 IN.; THREADED 4" COPPER RODS; GALV. 3 LEG LIGHTNING ROD TRIPODS; FLAT WASHERS, 5/8" ID AND 1/4" ID; LOCK WASHERS, 5/8" AND 1/4"; TRIPOD FOOT; BUTTON HEAD CAP BOLTS; HEX NUTS 1/4"; SET SCREW TYPE BUS TERMINAL LUGS; BRASS ADAPTERS FOR 5/8" POINT; HORIZONTAL PT BASE CABLE ROD CONNECTORS IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: LIGHTNING SYSTEM KIT. 0 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.