FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Splice,conductor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5940-01-278-8337, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Splice,conductor
FSC / FSG
5940 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips (FSG 59)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5940-01-278-8337
Item Name
Splice,conductor
FSC / FSG
5940 / 59 — Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
⇄Related Items2
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6150-01-572-3458302-3416POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
5935-01-575-9095155-2252POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
3023416
3/9Design control — primary reference
Rca Corp New Products Div
Related Parts
6150-01-572-3458POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
302-3416
5935-01-575-9095POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
155-2252
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5940-01-278-8337?
NSN 5940-01-278-8337 is a Splice,conductor, classified under FSC 5940, Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5940-01-278-8337?
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-572-3458, 5935-01-575-9095. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5940-01-278-8337 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.