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173AS3600Amplifier,audio Frequency

Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 5996-00-597-2234 · FSC 5996 · Amplifier,radio Frequency
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NSN 5996-00-597-2234 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5996-00-597-2234. Primary manufacturer part number: 173AS3600.
Features
  • Amplifier,audio Frequency — FSC 5996
  • Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
  • Environmental Protection: MOISTURE PROOF AND FUNGUS PROOF
  • Average Life Measurement: NOT RATED
  • Installation Design: MODULE
  • Operating Temp Range: -54.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • Frequency Per Channel: 400.0 HERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 6.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Amplifier,audio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-00-597-2234, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5996-00-597-2234
Primary Part Number173AS3600
Item NameAmplifier,audio Frequency
FSC / FSG5996 / 59 — Amplifier,radio Frequency
ManufacturerNaval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusCANCELLED
Basic Shape StyleRECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
Environmental ProtectionMOISTURE PROOF AND FUNGUS PROOF
Average Life MeasurementNOT RATED
Installation DesignMODULE
Operating Temp Range-54.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Frequency Per Channel400.0 HERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 6.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL
Connection Contact Type and Quantity6 PRINTED CIRCUIT INTERNAL
Distortion Type and Percent5.0 FREQUENCY
Circuit Construction TypeSOLID STATE
External DC Operating Voltage in Volts28.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Impedance Rating Per Channel830.000 OHMS OPERATING CHANNEL AND 10.000 KILOHMS OPERATING CHANNEL
Connection TypeSOLDER LUG BOTTOM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
2940-00-361-79257701461 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield Asy Air Clea
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3030-00-577-7146 INTERCHANGEABLE
Belts,v,matched Set
5950-00-646-2377606781 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
2520-00-740-04317400431 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5995-00-834-326342790 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,printed,flexible
Undersea Sensor Systems Inc Div Ultra Sonobuoy Systems
5962-01-178-244642790 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,digital
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
5895-01-542-856942790 INTERCHANGEABLE
Modem,communications
Lockheed Martin Corp Dba Lockheed Martin Div Mst - Eagan
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
173AS3600 PRIMARY Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
740043-1 Lockheed Martin Services, Llc (USA)
687307-1 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
740043-1 Lockheed Martin Corp (USA)
173AS3600 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Div (USA)
42790 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA)
A642 Andrea Electronics Corporation (USA)
A642 Andrea Systems Llc (USA)
Related Parts
2940-00-361-7925INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD ASY AIR CLEA
7701461
3030-00-577-7146INTERCHANGEABLE
BELTS,V,MATCHED SET
5950-00-646-2377INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
606781
2520-00-740-0431INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT
7400431
5995-00-834-3263INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,PRINTED,FLEXIBLE
42790
5962-01-178-2446INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,DIGITAL
42790
5895-01-542-8569INTERCHANGEABLE
MODEM,COMMUNICATIONS
42790

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5996-00-597-2234?

NSN 5996-00-597-2234 is a Amplifier,audio Frequency, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5996-00-597-2234?

NSN 5996-00-597-2234 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: 173AS3600 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier), 740043-1 (Lockheed Martin Services, Llc), 687307-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon), 740043-1 (Lockheed Martin Corp), 173AS3600 (Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Div) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 5996-00-597-2234?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5996-00-597-2234: 2940-00-361-7925, 3030-00-577-7146, 5950-00-646-2377 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 173AS3600?

Key specifications for 173AS3600: Overall Width: 1.730 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.780 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE; Environmental Protection: MOISTURE PROOF AND FUNGUS PROOF; Average Life Measurement: NOT RATED. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5996-00-597-2234 still in active supply?

NSN 5996-00-597-2234 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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