The Shorting Plug Assy, cataloged under National Stock Number 5963-01-316-4187, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5963 (Electronic Modules) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5963-01-316-4187 |
| Primary Part Number | 2638096 |
| Item Name | Shorting Plug Assy |
| FSC / FSG | 5963 / 59 — Electronic Modules |
| Manufacturer | Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2638096 PRIMARY | Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems (USA) |
NSN 5963-01-316-4187 is a Shorting Plug Assy, manufactured by Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems, classified under FSC 5963, Electronic Modules. Status: active.
NSN 5963-01-316-4187 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2638096 (Alliant Techsystems Operations Llc Div Defense Electronic Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4710-01-686-6764. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2638096: End Item Identification: SIMULATOR,AIRCRAFT,F/A-18 OFT. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5963-01-316-4187 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.