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6240Contact,electrical

Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc · NSN 5999-00-296-9886 · FSC 5999 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5999-00-296-9886 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5999-00-296-9886. Primary manufacturer part number: 6240.
Features
  • Contact,electrical — FSC 5999
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Contact,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5999-00-296-9886, 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 Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc. This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5999-00-296-9886
Primary Part Number6240
Item NameContact,electrical
FSC / FSG5999 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMoto-Search Mfg Co Inc
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-01-113-0690 (4077)
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-113-06904077 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cole Hersee Company
6625-01-659-29106240 SUCCESSOR
Ohmmeter
Chauvin Arnoux Inc
9540-00-145-8392 INTERCHANGEABLE
Angle,structural
5910-00-161-85916179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,mica Dielectric
Pax Mfg Corp Hammarlund Mfg Co Div
4210-00-257-08996179 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lug,fire Extinguisher Handle
Tyco Fire Products Lp
3540-00-565-62403540-00-565-6240 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strapping and Sealing Kit
Independent Metal Strap Co Inc
1650-00-608-31856240 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,fluid
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba E M S Div Collins Aerospace - Mechanical Systems
4730-00-640-1926 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube,extension,drain
4030-00-805-106810ASTD INTERCHANGEABLE
Fastener,bead Chain
Bead Industries Inc Div Bead Electronics
6625-00-843-077472P231601-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ammeter
Herley Chicago Dba Stewart Warner Electronics
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6240 Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc (USA)
6179 Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-01-113-0690 Cable,special Purpose,electrical · 4077
6625-01-659-2910SUCCESSOR
OHMMETER
6240
9540-00-145-8392INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL
5910-00-161-8591INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,MICA DIELECTRIC
6179
4210-00-257-0899INTERCHANGEABLE
LUG,FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDLE
6179
3540-00-565-6240INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAPPING AND SEALING KIT
3540-00-565-6240
1650-00-608-3185INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
6240
4730-00-640-1926INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE,EXTENSION,DRAIN
4030-00-805-1068INTERCHANGEABLE
FASTENER,BEAD CHAIN
10ASTD
6625-00-843-0774INTERCHANGEABLE
AMMETER
72P231601-5
6680-00-845-4662INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,LIQUID QUANTITY
6240-00000
5340-00-959-5216INTERCHANGEABLE
BUMPER
8712280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5999-00-296-9886?

NSN 5999-00-296-9886 is a Contact,electrical, manufactured by Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc, classified under FSC 5999 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5999-00-296-9886?

NSN 5999-00-296-9886 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6240 (Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc), 6179 (Moto-Search Mfg Co Inc).

What NSN replaces 5999-00-296-9886?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5999-00-296-9886: 6145-01-113-0690, 6625-01-659-2910, 9540-00-145-8392 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6240?

Key specifications for 6240: Special Features: STEEL; SILVER PLATE FIN; O/A 1.938 IN. LG 0.313 IN. W 0.032 IN. THK; RECT SHAPE; 1 EA 0.203 IN. DIA MTG HOLE LOCATED AT 1 END; U/O AN RADIO SET TYPE AN/CPN-4; USED AS CONTACT ARM OF ELEC SWITCH IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLADE,ELECTRICAL SWITCH; Special Features: STEEL; SILVER PLATE FIN; O/A 1.938 IN. LG 0.313 IN. W 0.032 IN. THK; RECT SHAPE; 1 EA 0.203 IN. DIA MTG HOLE LOCATED AT 1 END; U/O AN RADIO SET TYPE AN/CPN-4; USED AS CONTACT ARM OF ELEC SWITCH IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLADE,ELECTRICAL SWITCH. 4 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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