The Loudspeaker,permanent Magnet, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-617-3847, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Quam Nichols Co. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5965-00-617-3847 |
| Primary Part Number | 4A15 |
| Item Name | Loudspeaker,permanent Magnet |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Quam Nichols Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Usage Design | INDOOR |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Transducer Type | CONE |
| Overall Diameter | 4.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Circle Radius | 4.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Angle Between Centerlines of Mounting Holes in Deg | 90.0 |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Style Designator | ROUND |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Transducer Diameter | 4.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 3.2 VOICE COIL NOMINAL |
| Power Rating | 2.00 WATTS NORMAL AND 3.00 WATTS PEAK |
| Installation Design | NONPORTABLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4A15 PRIMARY | Quam Nichols Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4CMS | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-617-3847 is a Loudspeaker,permanent Magnet, manufactured by Quam Nichols Co, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-00-617-3847 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 4A15 (Quam Nichols Co).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-154-9306. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4A15: Mounting Facility Quantity: 4; Terminal Quantity: 2; Usage Design: INDOOR; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 15 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.