Interruption Indicator Method: NO VISUAL INDICATION
Features Provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type: NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Identification
NSN: 5920-01-596-6168
NIIN: 015966168
FSC: 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Fuse,cartridge, cataloged under National Stock Number 5920-01-596-6168, 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7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5920-01-596-6168
Item Name
Fuse,cartridge
FSC / FSG
5920 / 59 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
Status
ACTIVE
Continuous Current Rating in Amps
10.0
Body Style
TUBE TYPE
Overall Diameter
0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Interruption Indicator Method
NO VISUAL INDICATION
Features Provided
NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts
500.0 AC AND 500.0 DC
Circuit Over-Current Interruption Type
NORMAL INSTANTANEOUS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MS15249-10
2/2Government specification standardization
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5920-00-001-3111
5920-00-001-3111 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3260
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-001-3261
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
5920-00-001-3262
ARRESTER,ELECTRICAL SURGE
5920-00-001-3263
ARRESTER,ELECTRICAL SURGE
5920-00-001-3264
5920-00-001-3264 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3296
5920-00-001-3296 · Item name not on file
5920-00-001-3840
5920-00-001-3840 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5920-01-596-6168?
NSN 5920-01-596-6168 is a Fuse,cartridge, classified under FSC 5920, Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 5920-01-596-6168?
Key specifications for 5920-01-596-6168: Continuous Current Rating in Amps: 10.0; Body Style: TUBE TYPE; Overall Diameter: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5920-01-596-6168 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.