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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

C42800-2L12Brush,electrical Contact

Continental Electric Motors, Inc. · NSN 5977-00-577-8152 · FSC 5977 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5977-00-577-8152 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5977-00-577-8152. Primary manufacturer part number: C42800-2L12.
Features
  • Brush,electrical Contact — FSC 5977
  • Length: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Top Style: CYLINDRICAL HEAD
  • Material Document and Classification: CONTINENTAL ELECTRIC GRADE L12 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Material: METAL GRAPHITE
  • Brush Shunt Length: 0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHUNT IN
  • Style Designator: ONE PIECE
  • Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity: 1 UNINSULATED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Metal Graphite construction
General Description

The Brush,electrical Contact, cataloged under National Stock Number 5977-00-577-8152, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5977 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Continental Electric Motors, Inc.. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5977-00-577-8152
Primary Part NumberC42800-2L12
Item NameBrush,electrical Contact
FSC / FSG5977 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerContinental Electric Motors, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Length0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top StyleCYLINDRICAL HEAD
Material Document and ClassificationCONTINENTAL ELECTRIC GRADE L12 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
MaterialMETAL GRAPHITE
Brush Shunt Length0.875 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.937 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE SHUNT IN
Style DesignatorONE PIECE
Shunt Insulation Provision and Quantity1 UNINSULATED
Contact Face StyleFLAT
Body StyleCYLINDRICAL
Diameter0.153 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.156 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Head Length0.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Head Diameter0.119 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
9540-00-355-9508 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
5930-00-704-978621-517 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
6140-01-047-42722151-507 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
Specialty Lighting, Inc Div Specialty Lighting
9540-01-071-3498 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
8010-01-700-0883215-17 SATURN YELLOW INTERCHANGEABLE
Coating Compound,fluorescent
Day-Glo Color Corp.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C42800-2L12 Continental Electric Co Inc (USA)
21517 Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div (USA)
C42800-2L12 PRIMARY Continental Electric Motors, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
9540-00-355-9508INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
5930-00-704-9786INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
21-517
6140-01-047-4272INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
2151-507
9540-01-071-3498INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
8010-01-700-0883INTERCHANGEABLE
COATING COMPOUND,FLUORESCENT
215-17 SATURN YELLOW

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5977-00-577-8152?

NSN 5977-00-577-8152 is a Brush,electrical Contact, manufactured by Continental Electric Motors, Inc., classified under FSC 5977 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5977-00-577-8152?

NSN 5977-00-577-8152 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: C42800-2L12 (Continental Electric Co Inc), 21517 (Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div), C42800-2L12 (Continental Electric Motors, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5977-00-577-8152?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5977-00-577-8152: 9540-00-355-9508, 5930-00-704-9786, 6140-01-047-4272 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C42800-2L12?

Key specifications for C42800-2L12: Length: 0.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Top Style: CYLINDRICAL HEAD; Material Document and Classification: CONTINENTAL ELECTRIC GRADE L12 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE; Material: METAL GRAPHITE. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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