FSC: 5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Electrode,carbon,lighting, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-165-8700, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5977-00-165-8700
Item Name
Electrode,carbon,lighting
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Status
ACTIVE
Length
12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Outside Diameter
11.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Arc Operation Intensity
HIGH
Construction
SOLID
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
2835-00-320-20357251-4POSSIBLE MATCH
BRACKET,MOUNTING
Possible match (shared part number)Solar Turbines Incorporated Dba Solar Turbines Incorporated
5360-00-329-337072514POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,FLAT,TIME ST
Possible match (shared part number)International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54
5360-00-448-375972514POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
Possible match (shared part number)Telemechanics Inc
3010-00-542-407572514POSSIBLE MATCH
COUPLING HALF,SHAFT
Possible match (shared part number)L3harris Technologies, Inc Div Space & Airborne Systems
5930-01-177-891672514POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
72514
3/9Design control — primary reference
Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc
Related Parts
2835-00-320-2035POSSIBLE MATCH
BRACKET,MOUNTING
7251-4
5360-00-329-3370POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,FLAT,TIME ST
72514
5360-00-448-3759POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
72514
3010-00-542-4075POSSIBLE MATCH
COUPLING HALF,SHAFT
72514
5930-01-177-8916POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ELECTRICAL
72514
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-165-8700?
NSN 5977-00-165-8700 is a Electrode,carbon,lighting, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5977-00-165-8700?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2835-00-320-2035, 5360-00-329-3370, 5360-00-448-3759. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5977-00-165-8700?
Key specifications for 5977-00-165-8700: Length: 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Outside Diameter: 11.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Arc Operation Intensity: HIGH; Special Features: U/W SEARCHLIGHT. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-165-8700 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.