Brush Shunt Length: 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Identification
NSN: 5977-00-451-8375
NIIN: 004518375
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 5977-00-451-8375, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 10 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
5977-00-451-8375
Item Name
Brush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG
5977 / 59 — Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes
Status
ACTIVE
Length
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Largest Outside Diameter
0.333 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
RECTANGULAR
Style Designator
PAIRED
Spring Free Length
1.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pressure Spring Type and Quantity
1 CYLINDRICAL
Brush Shunt Length
1.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHUNT IN
Contact Face Style
CONCAVE
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity
1 UNINSULATED
Width
0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
CARBON
Thickness
0.358 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.
5905-00-553-9106POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
Possible match (shared part number)
4820-00-865-3234POSSIBLE MATCH
VALVE,ANGLE
Possible match (shared part number)
5970-00-871-7345POSSIBLE MATCH
INSULATOR,BUSHING
Possible match (shared part number)
5360-01-020-629421038POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
Possible match (shared part number)Rogerson Aircraft Equipment Group
5325-01-067-6968POSSIBLE MATCH
RING,RETAINING
Possible match (shared part number)
5930-01-078-8841POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ROTARY
Possible match (shared part number)
4330-01-186-8752921038POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
Possible match (shared part number)Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Hydraulic Filter Division Div Hydraulic & Fuel Filter Division
3040-01-310-005121038POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
Possible match (shared part number)Crane Pumps & Systems Pft Corp Div Crane Pumps & System Pft Corp.
5975-01-343-350921038POSSIBLE MATCH
MOUNTING BASE,TIE DOWN,ELECTRICA
Possible match (shared part number)Waytek Inc
8305-01-621-8417WR18/3010/38POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,WOVEN ROVING
Possible match (shared part number)Owens Corning
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
21-038
3/9Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5905-00-553-9106POSSIBLE MATCH
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
4820-00-865-3234POSSIBLE MATCH
VALVE,ANGLE
5970-00-871-7345POSSIBLE MATCH
INSULATOR,BUSHING
5360-01-020-6294POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
21038
5325-01-067-6968POSSIBLE MATCH
RING,RETAINING
5930-01-078-8841POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ROTARY
4330-01-186-8752POSSIBLE MATCH
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
921038
3040-01-310-0051POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
21038
5975-01-343-3509POSSIBLE MATCH
MOUNTING BASE,TIE DOWN,ELECTRICA
21038
8305-01-621-8417POSSIBLE MATCH
CLOTH,WOVEN ROVING
WR18/3010/38
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5977-00-451-8375?
NSN 5977-00-451-8375 is a Brush,electrical Contact, classified under FSC 5977, Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5977-00-451-8375?
10 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5905-00-553-9106, 4820-00-865-3234, 5970-00-871-7345. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5977-00-451-8375?
Key specifications for 5977-00-451-8375: Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Largest Outside Diameter: 0.333 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Style Designator: PAIRED. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5977-00-451-8375 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.