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8A168Insulator,plate

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple · NSN 5970-00-296-0968 · FSC 5970 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5970-00-296-0968 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5970-00-296-0968. Primary manufacturer part number: 8A168.
Features
  • Insulator,plate — FSC 5970
  • Style Designator: FLAT, RECTANGULAR
  • Material: STEATITE OVERALL
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steatite Overall construction
General Description

The Insulator,plate, cataloged under National Stock Number 5970-00-296-0968, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5970 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple. Government technical data includes 2 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5970-00-296-0968
Primary Part Number8A168
Item NameInsulator,plate
FSC / FSG5970 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple
StatusCANCELLED
Style DesignatorFLAT, RECTANGULAR
MaterialSTEATITE OVERALL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5985-00-146-7567 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8A168 PRIMARY Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple (USA)
E102 Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson (USA)
E102 Barker & Williamson (USA)
Related Parts
5985-00-146-7567INTERCHANGEABLE
ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE
5945-00-258-7585INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
3246675
3020-00-352-5906INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
3456-00-640-3061INTERCHANGEABLE
CAGE ASSEMBLY,ROLLER TUBE EXPAND
F1385500PCC102LR102
5961-00-758-6300INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSISTOR
J202-18
4320-00-932-4876INTERCHANGEABLE
LINER,THROAT
679A0023C041A
6105-01-142-5264INTERCHANGEABLE
MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
5999-01-439-6852INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
E102
1240-01-459-6694INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING,OPTICAL ELEMENT
E102
4920-01-499-9261INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACTOR,AIRCRAFT,
E102

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5970-00-296-0968?

NSN 5970-00-296-0968 is a Insulator,plate, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple, classified under FSC 5970 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5970-00-296-0968?

NSN 5970-00-296-0968 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 8A168 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Div Multiple), E102 (Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson), E102 (Barker & Williamson).

What NSN replaces 5970-00-296-0968?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5970-00-296-0968: 5985-00-146-7567, 5945-00-258-7585, 3020-00-352-5906 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8A168?

Key specifications for 8A168: Special Features: 14 EA 0.150 IN. DIA HOLES IRREGULARLY SPACED; 1 EA 0.391 IN. DIA HOLE,LOCATED 1.812 IN. BY 1.500 IN. UP FROM LOWER RH CORNER; 1 EA 0.400 IN. LG BY 0.270 IN. W HOLE,LOCATED 1.375 IN. BY 1.500 IN. UP FROM LOWER LH CORNER IN; Style Designator: FLAT, RECTANGULAR; Overall Width: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 4.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5970-00-296-0968 still in active supply?

NSN 5970-00-296-0968 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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