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MS18045-42Battery,storage

Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6140-01-082-2972 · FSC 6140 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6140-01-082-2972 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6140-01-082-2972. Primary manufacturer part number: MS18045-42.
Features
  • Battery,storage — FSC 6140
  • Ampere Hour Capacity: 31.00
  • Battery Electrolyte: ACID
  • Approximate Shelf Life: 1.0 YEARS
  • Terminal Type: TAPER POST
  • Ventilation Design Type: VENTED FILLER CAPS
  • Case Design Type: FILLING PLUG OPENINGS
  • Cell Quantity: 12
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Case construction
General Description

The Battery,storage, cataloged under National Stock Number 6140-01-082-2972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6140 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6140-01-082-2972
Primary Part NumberMS18045-42
Item NameBattery,storage
FSC / FSG6140 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Ampere Hour Capacity31.00
Battery ElectrolyteACID
Approximate Shelf Life1.0 YEARS
Terminal TypeTAPER POST
Ventilation Design TypeVENTED FILLER CAPS
Case Design TypeFILLING PLUG OPENINGS
Cell Quantity12
Test Data Document81349-MIL-B-8565 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
MaterialPLASTIC CASE
Terminal Quantity2
Voltage in Volts24.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
Battery,storage
6140-00-866-6815 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
6140-01-266-1631 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
6140-01-266-1632 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS18045-42 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-B-8565 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6140-00-965-7757SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-266-1633SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-266-1634SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-267-9594SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-286-6294SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-385-4191SUCCESSOR
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6140-01-392-0504SUCCESSOR
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6140-00-866-6815INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
6140-01-266-1631INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
6140-01-266-1632INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6140-01-082-2972?

NSN 6140-01-082-2972 is a Battery,storage, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6140 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6140-01-082-2972?

NSN 6140-01-082-2972 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MS18045-42 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-B-8565 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6140-01-082-2972?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6140-01-082-2972: 6140-00-965-7757, 6140-01-266-1633, 6140-01-266-1634 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS18045-42?

Key specifications for MS18045-42: Ampere Hour Capacity: 31.00; Battery Electrolyte: ACID; Approximate Shelf Life: 1.0 YEARS; Terminal Type: TAPER POST. 11 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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