The Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, cataloged under National Stock Number 5995-01-040-8978, 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 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5995-01-040-8978 |
| Item Name | Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e |
| FSC / FSG | 5995 / 59 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | TEST SET,ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS,EXCEPT SPECIALLY DESIGNED |
| Conductor Quantity | 3 |
| Style Designator | RECEPTACLE AND JACK |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Conductor Form | STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Conductor Arrangement and Quantity | 3 SINGLES |
| Cross Section Outside Diameter | 0.422 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | PLASTIC ALL THREADED PORTIONS |
| Material | COPPER FIRST MORTISE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 117740 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5995-01-040-8978 is a Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, classified under FSC 5995, Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5945-01-171-9064. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5995-01-040-8978: FSC Application Data: TEST SET,ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS,EXCEPT SPECIALLY DESIGNED; Overall Length: 8.083 FEET FT; Conductor Quantity: 3; Style Designator: RECEPTACLE AND JACK. 9 specifications are 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.
NSN 5995-01-040-8978 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.