The Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, cataloged under National Stock Number 5995-01-601-9711, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Celltron, Inc.. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5995-01-601-9711 |
| Primary Part Number | A8942-000170 |
| Item Name | Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e |
| FSC / FSG | 5995 / 59 — Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Celltron, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Termination Type | PIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Temp Rating | -40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Special Test Features | CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF -40C TO 68C WITHOUT SUFFERING DEGRADATION AND LOSS OF OPERATION;CABLE JACKET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR LOADING PER MIL-STD-810 METHOD 505.5 (1120 W/M2) WITHOUT DAMAGING DEGRADATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF PERFORMANCE;CABLE SHALL BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF WIND DRIVEN RAIN AT A RATE OF 2" PER HOUR AND A WIND VELOCITY OF 30 KNOTS AT ANY ORIENTATION ENCOUNTERED AND CAPABLE OF SITTING IN STANDING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DEGRADATION OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE; CONNECTORS WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO STANDING WATER;CABLE SHALL WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF BLOWING SAND AND DUST AT A WIND VELOCITY OF 35MPH;CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST EFFECTS OF SALT SPRAY ENVIRONMENT,FUNGUS, BIRDS AND INSECTS W |
| Conductor Quantity | 37 |
| Supplementary Features | INSULATED 22-24 GUAGE WIRE SHALL BE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; DRAIN WIRE SHALL BE 22-26 GAUGE STRANDED TINNED COPPER; THE 2 PAIR SHIELD SHALL PROVIDE 100% COVERAGE; OVERALL SHIELDS SHALL BE TINNED COPPER BRAID PROVIDING 85% COVERAGE WITH 1 SHIELD AND APPROXIMATELY 95% COVERAGE WITH THE 2ND SHIELD;NOMINAL IMPEDENCE OF PAIRS: 100 OHMS |
| Special Markings | THE UNIT SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AND LEGIBLY MARKED IAW MIL-STD-130 (MANUFACTURER'S CAGE CODE & PART NUMBER) PER SAE-AS478 METHOD 30, METHOD 3B OR METHOD 15 |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A8942-000170 | The First Electronics Corporation (USA) |
| A8942-000170 PRIMARY | Celltron, Inc. (USA) |
| A8942-000170 | Nortech Systems Inc Dba Aerospace Systems Div Nortech Systems - Aerospace Systems Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A8942-000170 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5995-01-601-9711 is a Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, manufactured by Celltron, Inc., classified under FSC 5995, Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5995-01-601-9711 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: A8942-000170 (The First Electronics Corporation), A8942-000170 (Celltron, Inc.), A8942-000170 (Nortech Systems Inc Dba Aerospace Systems Div Nortech Systems - Aerospace Systems Division).
Key specifications for A8942-000170: Termination Type: PIN ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS; Temp Rating: -40.0 CELSIUS AND 68.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Overall Length: 180.00 INCHES IN; Special Test Features: CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF -40C TO 68C WITHOUT SUFFERING DEGRADATION AND LOSS OF OPERATION;CABLE JACKET SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF SOLAR LOADING PER MIL-STD-810 METHOD 505.5 (1120 W/M2) WITHOUT DAMAGING DEGRADATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF PERFORMANCE;CABLE SHALL BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF WIND DRIVEN RAIN AT A RATE OF 2" PER HOUR AND A WIND VELOCITY OF 30 KNOTS AT ANY ORIENTATION ENCOUNTERED AND CAPABLE OF SITTING IN STANDING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DEGRADATION OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE; CONNECTORS WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO STANDING WATER;CABLE SHALL WITHSTAND EFFECTS OF BLOWING SAND AND DUST AT A WIND VELOCITY OF 35MPH;CABLE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST EFFECTS OF SALT SPRAY ENVIRONMENT,FUNGUS, BIRDS AND INSECTS W. 6 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 5995-01-601-9711 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.