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85216Contact,electrical

Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp · NSN 5999-00-257-5740 · FSC 5999 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5999-00-257-5740 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5999-00-257-5740. Primary manufacturer part number: 85216.
Features
  • Contact,electrical — FSC 5999
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32 AND 20
  • Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.323 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: SILVER CONTACT
  • Precious Material and Weight: 1.000 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
  • Precious Material and Location: CONTACT SILVER
  • Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.164 INCHES AND 0.250 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Silver Contact construction
General Description

The Contact,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-257-5740, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5999 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5999-00-257-5740
Primary Part Number85216
Item NameContact,electrical
FSC / FSG5999 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerChallenger Electrical Equipment Corp
StatusCANCELLED
Thread Quantity Per Inch32 AND 20
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.323 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSILVER CONTACT
Precious Material and Weight1.000 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SILVER
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES AND 0.250 INCHES IN
Thread Class2B
Voltage Rating in Volts220.0 AC
Current Rating in Amps100.0
Precious MaterialSILVER
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Mounting Facility Quantity4
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Thread Quantity Per Inch32 AND 20
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.323 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSILVER CONTACT
Precious Material and Weight1.000 SILVER GRAINS, TROY
Precious Material and LocationCONTACT SILVER
Mounting MethodTHREADED HOLE(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Nominal Thread Size0.164 INCHES AND 0.250 INCHES IN
Thread Class2B
Voltage Rating in Volts220.0 AC
Current Rating in Amps100.0
Precious MaterialSILVER
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND
Mounting Facility Quantity4
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeJ
Verified Substitutes 12
5998-00-102-6940 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
3110-00-252-929122213E INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,roller,self-Aligning
Gwilliam Company, Inc. Div Ball & Roller Bearing Division
5935-00-257-7936 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
4820-00-330-3284HD3675 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,flow Control
Komatsu America Corp.
3110-00-650-784222213 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,roller,self-Aligning
Skf (uk) Ltd
5930-01-025-7173604AS305-11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,pressure
Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
3455-01-042-069222213 INTERCHANGEABLE
Broach,keyway
Dumont Corp the
3455-01-065-965719626 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reamer,machine
Brown & Sharpe, Inc. Div Precision Measuring Instruments, Tesa Usa
3040-01-120-88388-52-16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston,linear Actuating Cylinder
Illinois Tool Works Inc
5940-01-150-1424AD-250 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Mac Products, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
85216 Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp (USA)
AD250 Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp (USA)
22213 Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5998-00-102-6940INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
3110-00-252-9291INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,SELF-ALIGNING
22213E
5935-00-257-7936INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
4820-00-330-3284INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,FLOW CONTROL
HD3675
3110-00-650-7842INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,SELF-ALIGNING
22213
5930-01-025-7173INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PRESSURE
604AS305-11
3455-01-042-0692INTERCHANGEABLE
BROACH,KEYWAY
22213
3455-01-065-9657INTERCHANGEABLE
REAMER,MACHINE
19626
3040-01-120-8838INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER
8-52-16
5940-01-150-1424INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
AD-250
4820-01-185-3683INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,BUTTERFLY
22213
5310-01-221-9895INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
W078-018SS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5999-00-257-5740?

NSN 5999-00-257-5740 is a Contact,electrical, manufactured by Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp, classified under FSC 5999 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5999-00-257-5740?

NSN 5999-00-257-5740 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 85216 (Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp), AD250 (Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp), 22213 (Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc).

What NSN replaces 5999-00-257-5740?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5999-00-257-5740: 5998-00-102-6940, 3110-00-252-9291, 5935-00-257-7936 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 85216?

Key specifications for 85216: Thread Quantity Per Inch: 32 AND 20; Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter: 0.323 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: SILVER CONTACT; Precious Material and Weight: 1.000 SILVER GRAINS, TROY. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5999-00-257-5740 still in active supply?

NSN 5999-00-257-5740 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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