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M-3838-1Reactor

Mccarron Electric Co · NSN 5950-00-427-6453 · FSC 5950 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5950-00-427-6453 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5950-00-427-6453. Primary manufacturer part number: M-3838-1.
Features
  • Reactor — FSC 5950
  • Criticality Code Justification: FEAT
  • Inductance Rating: 75.00 MILLIHENRIES NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT ALL WINDING
  • Winding Quantity: 2 SINGLE COMPONENT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 WIRE HOOK
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.138 INCHES SINGLE GROUP IN
  • Reliability Indicator: NOT ESTABLISHED
  • Mounting Facility Quantity: 3 SINGLE GROUP
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Reactor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5950-00-427-6453, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5950 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Mccarron Electric Co. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5950-00-427-6453
Primary Part NumberM-3838-1
Item NameReactor
FSC / FSG5950 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMccarron Electric Co
StatusACTIVE
Criticality Code JustificationFEAT
Inductance Rating75.00 MILLIHENRIES NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT ALL WINDING
Winding Quantity2 SINGLE COMPONENT
Terminal Type and Quantity4 WIRE HOOK
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES SINGLE GROUP IN
Reliability IndicatorNOT ESTABLISHED
Mounting Facility Quantity3 SINGLE GROUP
Body Length1.600 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Rating MethodELECTRICAL SINGLE COMPONENT SINGLE WINDING
Inclosure TypeHERMETICALLY SEALED
DC Resistance Rating in Ohms5.000 SINGLE COMPONENT ALL WINDING
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE GROUP
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to the Base of an Isosceles Triangle1.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN
Mounting MethodTHREADED STUD(S) SINGLE GROUP
Body Width1.600 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Frequency Rating400.0 HERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT
Inductance TypeFIXED
Features ProvidedTINNED WIRE LEADS
Body Height2.230 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.270 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Winding Operating Current660.0 MILLIAMPERES DC MAXIMUM SINGLE COMPONENT ALL WINDING
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to the Altitude of an Isosceles Triangle1.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
5331-00-808-079410596841-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M-3838-1 PRIMARY Mccarron Electric Co (USA)
M3838 PRIMARY Mccarron Electric Co (USA)
2040195-1 Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance (USA)
Related Parts
5331-00-808-0794INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
10596841-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5950-00-427-6453?

NSN 5950-00-427-6453 is a Reactor, manufactured by Mccarron Electric Co, classified under FSC 5950 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5950-00-427-6453?

NSN 5950-00-427-6453 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M-3838-1 (Mccarron Electric Co), M3838 (Mccarron Electric Co), 2040195-1 (Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance).

What NSN replaces 5950-00-427-6453?

There is 1 known substitute for 5950-00-427-6453: 5331-00-808-0794. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M-3838-1?

Key specifications for M-3838-1: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Inductance Rating: 75.00 MILLIHENRIES NOMINAL SINGLE COMPONENT ALL WINDING; Winding Quantity: 2 SINGLE COMPONENT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 4 WIRE HOOK. 23 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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