FSC: 5977 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-239-4080, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
5977-00-239-4080
Item Name
Brush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Status
ACTIVE
Length
1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Peripheral Speed
8000 FEET PER MINUTE FT
Body Style
RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Terminal Hole Diameter
0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top Style
BEVELED FRONT WITH LEFT EDGE BEVELED
Shunt Position Designator
2
Style Designator
ONE PIECE
Material Document and Classification
MORGANITE INC GR EG7788 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Angle
15.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Brush Shunt Length
2.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Contact Face Style
BEVELED
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity
1 UNINSULATED
Width
0.995 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bevel Angle
15.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Material
ELECTROGRAPHITIC
Terminal Type and Quantity
1 STRAIGHT W/HOLE
Thickness
0.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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 Items10
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5977-00-239-7060POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-280-8439POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-280-8450U1128POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
5977-00-280-9061POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-284-896801007074POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)Fairbanks Morse, Llc
5977-00-285-0449POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-295-9042POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-382-9100POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-386-0898POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
5977-00-825-1781POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Possible match (shared part number)
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
01-03556
3/9Design control — primary reference
National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical
53-002-293PC30
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
NEMA CB 1-1970
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
53-002-199PC18
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
53-262-005-009
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
DR2199PC18
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
01-03556
5/9Secondary reference
Morganite Inc
Related Parts
5977-00-239-7060POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-8439POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-280-8450POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
U1128
5977-00-280-9061POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-284-8968POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
01007074
5977-00-285-0449POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-295-9042POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-382-9100POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-386-0898POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
5977-00-825-1781POSSIBLE MATCH
BRUSH,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-239-4080?
NSN 5977-00-239-4080 is a Brush,electrical Contact, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5977-00-239-4080?
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5977-00-239-7060, 5977-00-280-8439, 5977-00-280-8450. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5977-00-239-4080?
Key specifications for 5977-00-239-4080: Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Peripheral Speed: 8000 FEET PER MINUTE FT; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Terminal Hole Diameter: 0.219 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-239-4080 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.