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SC-B-105976-2Earphone Element

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 5965-00-162-8218 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-162-8218 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-162-8218. Primary manufacturer part number: SC-B-105976-2.
Features
  • Earphone Element — FSC 5965
  • Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Overall Diameter: 1.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Earphone Element Depth: 0.859 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Style: EARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 256.0 NOMINAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Earphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-162-8218, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-162-8218
Primary Part NumberSC-B-105976-2
Item NameEarphone Element
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusCANCELLED
Acoustic Sensitivity Reference RatingNOT RATED
Test Data Document81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Test Data Document81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Overall Diameter1.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Earphone Element Depth0.859 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body StyleEARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR
Impedance Rating in Ohms256.0 NOMINAL
Earphone Element TypeMAGNETIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5965-00-162-8211SC-B-22556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone Element
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5985-01-701-3506801823 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mast
Tim Price Inc. Dba Tim Price Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
SC-B-105976-2 Audiosears Corp Dba Audiosears Corp (USA)
31900-000 Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
31900-000 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA)
SC-B-105976-2 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
B20101-256 Bradford Vibrators Co the (USA)
MIL-M-13189 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3163-50 Telephone Company of America Incorporated (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-162-8211INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE ELEMENT
SC-B-22556
5985-01-701-3506INTERCHANGEABLE
MAST
801823

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-162-8218?

NSN 5965-00-162-8218 is a Earphone Element, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-162-8218?

NSN 5965-00-162-8218 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: SC-B-105976-2 (Audiosears Corp Dba Audiosears Corp), 31900-000 (Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co), 31900-000 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc), SC-B-105976-2 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), B20101-256 (Bradford Vibrators Co the) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 5965-00-162-8218?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5965-00-162-8218: 5965-00-162-8211, 5985-01-701-3506. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of SC-B-105976-2?

Key specifications for SC-B-105976-2: Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-13189 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Overall Diameter: 1.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5965-00-162-8218 still in active supply?

NSN 5965-00-162-8218 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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