FSC: 5995 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, cataloged under National Stock Number 5995-00-557-8495, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
FSC / FSG
5995 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment (FSG 59)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5995-00-557-8495
Item Name
Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e
FSC / FSG
5995 / 59 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5995-00-752-2467CX1574BU5-10POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5995-00-823-2978CX1572AU20FTPOSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5995-00-889-0831POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)
5995-00-889-1060CX1572AU3FTPOSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Joint Electronics Type Designation System
5995-00-889-1151CX-1572A/U4FTPOSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)Joint Electronics Type Designation System
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
CX1576U
5/1Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
SCD25160
3/1Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
5995-00-752-2467POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
CX1574BU5-10
5995-00-823-2978POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
CX1572AU20FT
5995-00-889-0831POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
5995-00-889-1060POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
CX1572AU3FT
5995-00-889-1151POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
CX-1572A/U4FT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5995-00-557-8495?
NSN 5995-00-557-8495 is a Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, classified under FSC 5995, Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5995-00-557-8495?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5995-00-752-2467, 5995-00-823-2978, 5995-00-889-0831. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 5995-00-557-8495 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.