The Patch Cord, cataloged under National Stock Number 5995-00-464-0451, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5995-00-464-0451 |
| Item Name | Patch Cord |
| FSC / FSG | 5995 / 59 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 4 FOOT CORD,CORD WITH A PLUG ONEACH END,THE CORD SHALL CONSIST OF A SHIELDED PAIR,THEPATCH CORD SHALL BE WIRED FROM TIP TO TIP,RING TO RING,AND SLEEVE TO SLEEVE,THE SHIELD BRAID OF THE WIRE SHALLSERVE AS THE CONDUCTOR TO MAKE THE SLEEVE TO SLEEVECONNECTION,STRAIN RELIEF MUST BE SUPPLIED,CORD LENGTHDOES NOT INCLUDE PLUGS,RED SHELL ON PLUGS FT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TT127 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| B6278-4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5995-00-464-0451 is a Patch Cord, classified under FSC 5995, Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-00-671-6840. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5995-00-464-0451: General Characteristics Item Description: 4 FOOT CORD,CORD WITH A PLUG ONEACH END,THE CORD SHALL CONSIST OF A SHIELDED PAIR,THEPATCH CORD SHALL BE WIRED FROM TIP TO TIP,RING TO RING,AND SLEEVE TO SLEEVE,THE SHIELD BRAID OF THE WIRE SHALLSERVE AS THE CONDUCTOR TO MAKE THE SLEEVE TO SLEEVECONNECTION,STRAIN RELIEF MUST BE SUPPLIED,CORD LENGTHDOES NOT INCLUDE PLUGS,RED SHELL ON PLUGS FT. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.