The Amplifier,audio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-259-8909, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Alektronics Inc. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5996-01-259-8909 |
| Primary Part Number | 18106-1 |
| Item Name | Amplifier,audio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Alektronics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | OPEN |
| Control Type | LOCAL |
| Criticality Code Justification | FTLD |
| Connection Type | COAXIAL RECEPTACLE BOTTOM |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 1 PRINTED CIRCUIT EXTERNAL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Functional Description | USED AS MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 18106-1 | Alektronics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 18106-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center |
| 18106-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Alek Industries Inc |
NSN 5996-01-259-8909 is a Amplifier,audio Frequency, manufactured by Alektronics Inc, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-259-8909 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 18106-1 (Alektronics Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6115-01-679-4745. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 18106-1: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: OPEN; Control Type: LOCAL. 12 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 5996-01-259-8909 has DEMIL Code C. 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.