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540981Battery,nonrechargeable

Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · NSN 6135-00-179-0538 · FSC 6135 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6135-00-179-0538 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6135-00-179-0538. Primary manufacturer part number: 540981.
Features
  • Battery,nonrechargeable — FSC 6135
  • Terminal Quantity: 3
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: NO. BA-251/U TYPE
  • Tap Voltage in Volts: 1.5
  • Voltage in Volts: 3.0
  • Shape: OBLONG
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: NO. BA-251/U TYPE
  • 4 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Generator and power systems
  • Industrial motor installations
General Description

The Battery,nonrechargeable, cataloged under National Stock Number 6135-00-179-0538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6135 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6135-00-179-0538
Primary Part Number540981
Item NameBattery,nonrechargeable
FSC / FSG6135 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
Terminal Quantity3
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataNO. BA-251/U TYPE
Tap Voltage in Volts1.5
Voltage in Volts3.0
ShapeOBLONG
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataNO. BA-251/U TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5330-00-171-3537160115 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
H20 Tank Inc U S Motors Div
5360-00-680-3130 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5998-00-717-6002SM-C-500708 INTERCHANGEABLE
Circuit Card Assembly
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
4320-00-759-55369251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,wearing Ring
Coffin Turbo Pump Inc
5955-01-024-381692-5-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Crystal Unit,quartz
Microsemi Corp. - High Performance Timing Dba Vectron International- Cancelled
5930-01-035-86319251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,grounding,hand Brake Leve
Cole Hersee Company
6510-01-689-86559251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dressing,hydrogel
Cardinal Health 200, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
9251 Hamburger Batterie-Fabrikhabafa Hans Gold Und Co Kg (DEU)
540981 PRIMARY Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
BA251U Baainbw Verteidigungsgerate-Normen (vg) (DEU)
8251 Varta Consumer Batteries Gmbh & Co Kgaa (DEU)
Related Parts
5330-00-171-3537INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
160115
5360-00-680-3130INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5998-00-717-6002INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
SM-C-500708
4320-00-759-5536INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,WEARING RING
9251
5955-01-024-3816INTERCHANGEABLE
CRYSTAL UNIT,QUARTZ
92-5-1
5930-01-035-8631INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,GROUNDING,HAND BRAKE LEVE
9251
6510-01-689-8655INTERCHANGEABLE
DRESSING,HYDROGEL
9251

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6135-00-179-0538?

NSN 6135-00-179-0538 is a Battery,nonrechargeable, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 6135 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6135-00-179-0538?

NSN 6135-00-179-0538 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 9251 (Hamburger Batterie-Fabrikhabafa Hans Gold Und Co Kg), 540981 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier), BA251U (Baainbw Verteidigungsgerate-Normen (vg)), 8251 (Varta Consumer Batteries Gmbh & Co Kgaa).

What NSN replaces 6135-00-179-0538?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6135-00-179-0538: 5330-00-171-3537, 5360-00-680-3130, 5998-00-717-6002 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 540981?

Key specifications for 540981: Terminal Quantity: 3; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: NO. BA-251/U TYPE; Overall Length: 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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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