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6-242Terminal Board

Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense · NSN 5940-01-277-0500 · FSC 5940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5940-01-277-0500 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5940-01-277-0500. Primary manufacturer part number: 6-242.
Features
  • Terminal Board — FSC 5940
  • Body Style: STRIP TYPE
  • Board Thickness: 0.062 INCHES IN
  • Terminal Facility Quantity: 24
  • Material: PLASTIC BOARD
  • Board Overall Width: 2.000 INCHES IN
  • Board Construction: SOLID CONSTRUCTION
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Board construction
General Description

The Terminal Board, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-277-0500, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5940-01-277-0500
Primary Part Number6-242
Item NameTerminal Board
FSC / FSG5940 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerKidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense
StatusACTIVE
Body StyleSTRIP TYPE
Board Thickness0.062 INCHES IN
Terminal Facility Quantity24
MaterialPLASTIC BOARD
Board Overall Width2.000 INCHES IN
Board ConstructionSOLID CONSTRUCTION
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Board Overall Length3.000 INCHES IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.187 INCHES IN
Terminal Pattern ArrangementRANDOM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4820-00-287-3323 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6-242 PRIMARY Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-287-3323INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,ANGLE
5999-00-296-9885INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
2805-00-306-5675INTERCHANGEABLE
MANIFOLD,E,HAUST
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CONTACT SET,RELAY
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SWITCH,LEVER
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GASKET
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STRAPPING AND SEALING KIT
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GASKET
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4920-01-195-0472INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,STORES MANAGEMENT SYSTE
624-2
6510-01-286-5305INTERCHANGEABLE
SPONGE,SURGICAL
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NOZZLE,WELDING
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MULTIPLIER,TORQUE WRENCH
J6242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5940-01-277-0500?

NSN 5940-01-277-0500 is a Terminal Board, manufactured by Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense, classified under FSC 5940 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5940-01-277-0500?

NSN 5940-01-277-0500 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 6-242 (Kidde Technologies, Inc Div Kidde Aerospace and Defense).

What NSN replaces 5940-01-277-0500?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5940-01-277-0500: 4820-00-287-3323, 5999-00-296-9885, 2805-00-306-5675 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6-242?

Key specifications for 6-242: Body Style: STRIP TYPE; Board Thickness: 0.062 INCHES IN; Terminal Facility Quantity: 24; Material: PLASTIC BOARD. 10 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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