Material Document and Classification: NATIONAL CARBON CO,GR 255 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Brush Shunt Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Identification
NSN: 5977-00-280-8427
NIIN: 002808427
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 5977-00-280-8427, 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13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
5977-00-280-8427
Item Name
Brush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Status
ACTIVE
Length
1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR
Top Style
FLAT
Shunt Position Designator
3
Style Designator
ONE PIECE
Material Document and Classification
NATIONAL CARBON CO,GR 255 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Brush Shunt Length
4.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Contact Face Style
FLAT
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity
1 UNINSULATED
Width
1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
ELECTROGRAPHITIC
Terminal Type and Quantity
1 STRAIGHT W/SLOT
Thickness
0.625 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 Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
2925-00-295-177554572POSSIBLE MATCH
RETAINER AND SPRING,ENGINE,ELECT
Possible match (shared part number)General Electric Company
5999-00-502-9412POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
1730-00-758-2857104187POSSIBLE MATCH
TANK,HYDRAULIC,TRAI
Possible match (shared part number)Air Logistics Corporation Dba Air Logistics Corp
2925-01-048-400654572POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING ASSEMBLY
Possible match (shared part number)Page Chester Ltd Dba Cooperative Industries Div Cooperative Industries Aerospace Defense
5940-01-352-1736POSSIBLE MATCH
TERMINAL,FEEDTHRU
Possible match (shared part number)
5310-01-381-116654572POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,FLAT
Possible match (shared part number)Tifco Industries, Inc. Dba Tifco Industries Inc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
61007820
3/9Design control — primary reference
National Electrical Carbon Products, Inc. Div Electrical
54572
5/9Secondary reference
Stone Safety Corp
Related Parts
2925-00-295-1775POSSIBLE MATCH
RETAINER AND SPRING,ENGINE,ELECT
54572
5999-00-502-9412POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
1730-00-758-2857POSSIBLE MATCH
TANK,HYDRAULIC,TRAI
104187
2925-01-048-4006POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING ASSEMBLY
54572
5940-01-352-1736POSSIBLE MATCH
TERMINAL,FEEDTHRU
5310-01-381-1166POSSIBLE MATCH
WASHER,FLAT
54572
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-280-8427?
NSN 5977-00-280-8427 is a Brush,electrical Contact, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5977-00-280-8427?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2925-00-295-1775, 5999-00-502-9412, 1730-00-758-2857. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5977-00-280-8427?
Key specifications for 5977-00-280-8427: Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR COMMUTATOR; Top Style: FLAT; Shunt Position Designator: 3. 13 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-280-8427 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.