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256-5Amplifier,audio Frequency

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems · NSN 5996-01-517-1004 · FSC 5996 · Amplifier,radio Frequency
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NSN 5996-01-517-1004 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5996-01-517-1004. Primary manufacturer part number: 256-5.
Features
  • Amplifier,audio Frequency — FSC 5996
  • Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE
  • Average Life Measurement: NOT RATED
  • Installation Design: PANEL
  • Basic Shape Style: RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
  • Inclosure Type: ENCASED
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Amplifier,audio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-517-1004, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5996-01-517-1004
Primary Part Number256-5
Item NameAmplifier,audio Frequency
FSC / FSG5996 / 59 — Amplifier,radio Frequency
ManufacturerAstronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
StatusACTIVE
Circuit Construction TypeSOLID STATE
Average Life MeasurementNOT RATED
Installation DesignPANEL
Basic Shape StyleRECTANGULAR OR SQUARE
Inclosure TypeENCASED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
3455-00-023-4279 INTERCHANGEABLE
File,rotary
5915-00-201-7089256-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Test Set,guided Mis
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4820-00-814-022658562-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,safety Relief
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2940-00-849-329342565 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,intake Air Cleane
Wix Corp
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Bearing,plain,self-Aligning
Skf Usa Inc.
5996-01-416-6227256-15 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,audio Frequency
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
5325-01-484-35202565 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
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5330-01-529-44242565 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
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Spacer,ring
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
256-5 General Dynamics Ots (aerospace), Inc. Dba General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems Div Seattle Operations (USA)
17B1U4022-1 The Boeing Company (USA)
256-5 PRIMARY Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (USA)
Related Parts
3455-00-023-4279INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,ROTARY
5915-00-201-7089INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,LOW PASS
256-5
4935-00-587-0534INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,GUIDED MIS
ANDPM7
4820-00-814-0226INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
58562-4
2940-00-849-3293INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
42565
3120-01-126-3731INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,PLAIN,SELF-ALIGNING
GE60ES
5996-01-416-6227INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
256-15
5325-01-484-3520INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
2565
5330-01-529-4424INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
2565
5365-01-608-6620INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,RING
2565

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5996-01-517-1004?

NSN 5996-01-517-1004 is a Amplifier,audio Frequency, manufactured by Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems, classified under FSC 5996 (Amplifier,radio Frequency). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5996-01-517-1004?

NSN 5996-01-517-1004 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 256-5 (General Dynamics Ots (aerospace), Inc. Dba General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems Div Seattle Operations), 17B1U4022-1 (The Boeing Company), 256-5 (Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. Dba Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems).

What NSN replaces 5996-01-517-1004?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5996-01-517-1004: 3455-00-023-4279, 5915-00-201-7089, 4935-00-587-0534 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 256-5?

Key specifications for 256-5: Overall Width: 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 15.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Item Identification: C-17A AIRCRAFT A; Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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