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C242Motor,alternating Current

Marathon Electric, Llc · NSN 6105-01-165-8912 · FSC 6105 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6105-01-165-8912 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6105-01-165-8912. Primary manufacturer part number: C242.
Features
  • Motor,alternating Current — FSC 6105
  • Enclosure Feature: TOTALLY ENCLOSED
  • Shaft End Characteristic: A5 SINGLE STYLE SINGLE END
  • Current Rating Method: LOAD
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 SLOT
  • Flatted Portion Length: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
  • Power Rating: 0.250 HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
  • Features Provided: HORIZONTAL MOUNTING POSITION
Applications
  • Mechanical power generation
  • Drive system operation
  • Auxiliary equipment operation
General Description

The Motor,alternating Current, cataloged under National Stock Number 6105-01-165-8912, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6105 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Marathon Electric, Llc. Government technical data includes 26 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6105-01-165-8912
Primary Part NumberC242
Item NameMotor,alternating Current
FSC / FSG6105 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMarathon Electric, Llc
StatusACTIVE
Enclosure FeatureTOTALLY ENCLOSED
Shaft End CharacteristicA5 SINGLE STYLE SINGLE END
Current Rating MethodLOAD
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity4 SLOT
Flatted Portion Length1.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Power Rating0.250 HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
Features ProvidedHORIZONTAL MOUNTING POSITION
Winding TypeINDUCTION-SINGLE VALUE CAPACITOR SPLIT PHASE
Shaft Rotation DirectionCLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE END
Nominal Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length2.750 INCHES IN
Frame Size Designation48
Length of Shaft From Housing1.500 INCHES SINGLE END IN
Nominal Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width4.250 INCHES IN
Connection Type and Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 LINE TO NEUTRAL LOW OR 230.0 LINE TO NEUTRAL HIGH INPUT
Terminal Type and Quantity9 WIRE LEAD
Flat Depth0.050 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Rotor Speed Rating in RPM1725.0 SINGLE FULL LOAD
Shaft Center to Mounting Surface Distance3.000 INCHES SINGLE END IN
PhaseSINGLE INPUT
Cooling MethodFAN COOLED
Shaft Diameter0.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE END IN
Mounting MethodFIXED BASE
Duty CycleCONTINUOUS
Frequency in Hertz60.0 INPUT
Current Rating in Amps5.400 SINGLE INPUT
Inclosure SpecificationNEMA
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 3
5975-00-296-0096S152-2464 INTERCHANGEABLE
Conduit,metal,flexible
Vse Aviation, Inc.
5360-00-600-8647C242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Apd Cryogenics Inc
5935-01-674-4041C242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,cable,electrical Connector
Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C242 Marathon Electric, Llc (USA)
5KC32GN9 General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section (USA)
C242 General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section (USA)
Related Parts
5975-00-296-0096INTERCHANGEABLE
CONDUIT,METAL,FLEXIBLE
S152-2464
5360-00-600-8647INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
C242
5935-01-674-4041INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,CABLE,ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
C242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6105-01-165-8912?

NSN 6105-01-165-8912 is a Motor,alternating Current, manufactured by Marathon Electric, Llc, classified under FSC 6105 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6105-01-165-8912?

NSN 6105-01-165-8912 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: C242 (Marathon Electric, Llc), 5KC32GN9 (General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section), C242 (General Electric Co Outdoor Breaker Business Section).

What NSN replaces 6105-01-165-8912?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6105-01-165-8912: 5975-00-296-0096, 5360-00-600-8647, 5935-01-674-4041. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of C242?

Key specifications for C242: Enclosure Feature: TOTALLY ENCLOSED; Shaft End Characteristic: A5 SINGLE STYLE SINGLE END; Current Rating Method: LOAD; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 SLOT. 29 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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