Brush Shunt Length: 0.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Identification
NSN: 5977-00-279-8451
NIIN: 002798451
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 5977-00-279-8451, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
5977-00-279-8451
Item Name
Brush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Status
ACTIVE
Length
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Terminal Slot Width
0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top Style
FLAT WITH LEFT EDGE BEVELED
Shunt Position Designator
10
Style Designator
ONE PIECE
Brush Shunt Length
0.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Contact Face Style
CONCAVE
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity
1 UNINSULATED
Width
0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
CARBON
Terminal Type and Quantity
1 FLAG W/SLOT
Thickness
0.250 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 Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5999-00-815-838121804POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)Winchester Interconnect Corporation Dba Winchester Interconnect Div Winchester Interconnect
5305-00-859-415699121804POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,BOWL LOCK
Possible match (shared part number)Alfa Laval Inc
5961-01-169-6506POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
Possible match (shared part number)
5815-01-171-1617POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,MAIN
Possible match (shared part number)
2990-01-182-734321847POSSIBLE MATCH
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
Possible match (shared part number)Walker Mfg Co
5305-01-183-576621847POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
Possible match (shared part number)Woodward, Inc.
3020-01-419-048721804POSSIBLE MATCH
GEAR,ANTIBACKLASH,SPUR
Possible match (shared part number)Elbitamerica, Inc.
5905-01-515-822221847POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
Possible match (shared part number)Basler Electric Co
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
2-1847
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
SMD-586256-101
5/2Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
2-1804
5/9Secondary reference
Titan Corp the
Related Parts
5999-00-815-8381POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
21804
5305-00-859-4156POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,BOWL LOCK
99121804
5961-01-169-6506POSSIBLE MATCH
TRANSISTOR
5815-01-171-1617POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,MAIN
2990-01-182-7343POSSIBLE MATCH
MUFFLER,EXHAUST
21847
5305-01-183-5766POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
21847
3020-01-419-0487POSSIBLE MATCH
GEAR,ANTIBACKLASH,SPUR
21804
5905-01-515-8222POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND
21847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-279-8451?
NSN 5977-00-279-8451 is a Brush,electrical Contact, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5977-00-279-8451?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-00-815-8381, 5305-00-859-4156, 5961-01-169-6506. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5977-00-279-8451?
Key specifications for 5977-00-279-8451: Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Terminal Slot Width: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Top Style: FLAT WITH LEFT EDGE BEVELED. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-279-8451 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.