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H-87A/UHeadset,electrical

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 5965-00-665-0527 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-665-0527 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-665-0527. Primary manufacturer part number: H-87A/U.
Features
  • Headset,electrical — FSC 5965
  • Terminal Location: EXTERNAL
  • Mounting Method: DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED HOLES IN OUTSIDE PERIPHERY OF CASE EARPHONE
  • Terminal Type: SETSCREW
  • Headset Cord Length: 14.3 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 NOMINAL
  • Earphone Element Type: DYNAMIC
  • Input Terminal Type: PLUG
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Headset,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-665-0527, 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 Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-665-0527
Primary Part NumberH-87A/U
Item NameHeadset,electrical
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal LocationEXTERNAL
Mounting MethodDIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED HOLES IN OUTSIDE PERIPHERY OF CASE EARPHONE
Terminal TypeSETSCREW
Headset Cord Length14.3 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Impedance Rating in Ohms600.0 NOMINAL
Earphone Element TypeDYNAMIC
Input Terminal TypePLUG
Earphone Interconnection ArrangementPARALLEL
Earphone Quantity2
Acoustic Sensitivity Reference RatingNOT RATED
Terminal Quantity2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
4730-00-196-2059A733S-121CFB INTERCHANGEABLE
Nipple,pipe
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
5998-00-224-254210299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Printed Wiring Board
L3harris Mas Inc Div L3harris Mas Inc.
1680-00-393-270110299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cap,dipstick and Filter
Meggitt (north Hollywood), Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems Div Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc.
5340-01-130-1746PLGA2810020A INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug Assembly,sealing
The Lee Co Dba the Lee Co
5330-01-216-739110299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Weil Pump Co Inc
4730-01-354-007710299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,tube Coupling
Liquid Metronics Inc
5110-01-428-522210-299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knife,craftsman's
The Stanley Works Dba Stanley Proto
5365-01-502-763610-299 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shim Set
Konrad Marine Inc Div Konrad Marine
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
H-87A/U PRIMARY Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
H-87A/U Astrocom Electronics Inc (USA)
5965PL1369449 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
10299 Astrocom Electronics Inc (USA)
H-87A/U Hiltronics Corporation Dba Hiltronics Corp (USA)
Related Parts
4730-00-196-2059INTERCHANGEABLE
NIPPLE,PIPE
A733S-121CFB
5998-00-224-2542INTERCHANGEABLE
PRINTED WIRING BOARD
10299
1680-00-393-2701INTERCHANGEABLE
CAP,DIPSTICK AND FILTER
10299
5340-01-130-1746INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG ASSEMBLY,SEALING
PLGA2810020A
5330-01-216-7391INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
10299
4730-01-354-0077INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,TUBE COUPLING
10299
5110-01-428-5222INTERCHANGEABLE
KNIFE,CRAFTSMAN'S
10-299
5365-01-502-7636INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIM SET
10-299

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-665-0527?

NSN 5965-00-665-0527 is a Headset,electrical, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-665-0527?

NSN 5965-00-665-0527 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: H-87A/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), H-87A/U (Astrocom Electronics Inc), 5965PL1369449 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), 10299 (Astrocom Electronics Inc), H-87A/U (Hiltronics Corporation Dba Hiltronics Corp).

What NSN replaces 5965-00-665-0527?

There are 8 known substitutes for 5965-00-665-0527: 4730-00-196-2059, 5998-00-224-2542, 1680-00-393-2701 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of H-87A/U?

Key specifications for H-87A/U: Special Features: THIS HEADSET CONSISTS OF 2 H-87B/U EARPHONES AND A CORD; USED IN AIRCREW HELMETS BY THE NAVY; Terminal Location: EXTERNAL; Mounting Method: DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED HOLES IN OUTSIDE PERIPHERY OF CASE EARPHONE; Terminal Type: SETSCREW. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5965-00-665-0527 still in active supply?

NSN 5965-00-665-0527 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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