The Connector,plug,fiber Optic, cataloged under National Stock Number 6060-01-577-0281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6060 (Fiber Optic Interconnectors) of the Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Blue Helix Limited. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6060-01-577-0281 |
| Primary Part Number | 8603-S |
| Item Name | Connector,plug,fiber Optic |
| FSC / FSG | 6060 / 60 — Fiber Optic Interconnectors |
| Manufacturer | Blue Helix Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 8603-S | Blue Helix Limited (GBR) |
| LCS-C-8603-S | Blue Helix Limited (GBR) |
| 8603-S | Tech Optics Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8603-S | 5/9 Secondary reference 3m Company Dba 3m |
| 8603-S | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co 3m Company |
NSN 6060-01-577-0281 is a Connector,plug,fiber Optic, manufactured by Blue Helix Limited, classified under FSC 6060, Fiber Optic Interconnectors. Status: active.
NSN 6060-01-577-0281 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8603-S (Blue Helix Limited), LCS-C-8603-S (Blue Helix Limited), 8603-S (Tech Optics Limited).
Key specifications for 8603-S: Special Features: SINGLEMODE SIMPLEX CONNECTOR DESIGNED FOR TERMINATION OF 2.4 TO 3.0 MILLIMETER JACKETED CABLE. A BLUE SIMPLEX LATCH ACTUATOR, SHRINK TUBE STRAIN RELIEF, AND SINGLE WHITE BOOT MM. 0 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.
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.