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BB-559/ACell,battery

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 6140-01-211-9906 · FSC 6140 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6140-01-211-9906 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6140-01-211-9906. Primary manufacturer part number: BB-559/A.
Features
  • Cell,battery — FSC 6140
  • Terminal Type: THREADED POST
  • Time Capacity in Hours: 1.00
  • Voltage in Volts: 1.2
  • Terminal Quantity: 2
  • Ampere Hour Capacity: 17.00
  • Battery Electrolyte: ALKALINE
  • 7 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Generator and power systems
  • Industrial motor installations
General Description

The Cell,battery, cataloged under National Stock Number 6140-01-211-9906, 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 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: PG.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6140-01-211-9906
Primary Part NumberBB-559/A
Item NameCell,battery
FSC / FSG6140 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal TypeTHREADED POST
Time Capacity in Hours1.00
Voltage in Volts1.2
Terminal Quantity2
Ampere Hour Capacity17.00
Battery ElectrolyteALKALINE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssuePG
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6140-01-527-4592F0773-3007 SUCCESSOR
Battery,storage
Enersys Energy Products Inc. Dba Enersys Energy Products Inc
4820-00-732-37191968-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
Pneudraulics, Inc.
5935-00-825-82581-968-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,connector
Microwave Devices Inc
5977-00-842-9625RA-D02-PR INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring Assembly,electrical Contact
Conductix Inc Div Conductix Wampfler
6140-01-061-2818 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,storage
6140-01-071-8560 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cell,battery
6140-01-072-3124 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cell,battery
6140-01-073-3206 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cell,battery
6140-01-134-2277 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery Assembly
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
TRAIRCRAFT01 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
19681 Saft America Inc. Dba Tadiran Batteries Div Aviation Division (USA)
TRAINCRAFT01 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
BB-559/A PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
TRAIRCRAFT01B Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
BB-559/A Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
019681-000 Saft America Inc. Dba Tadiran Batteries Div Aviation Division (USA)
Related Parts
6140-01-291-6443SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6140-01-527-4592SUCCESSOR
BATTERY,STORAGE
F0773-3007
4820-00-732-3719INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
1968-1
5935-00-825-8258INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,CONNECTOR
1-968-1
5977-00-842-9625INTERCHANGEABLE
RING ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL CONTACT
RA-D02-PR
6140-01-061-2818INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
6140-01-071-8560INTERCHANGEABLE
CELL,BATTERY
6140-01-072-3124INTERCHANGEABLE
CELL,BATTERY
6140-01-073-3206INTERCHANGEABLE
CELL,BATTERY
6140-01-134-2277INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY ASSEMBLY
6140-01-186-8802INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE
BB-558/A
6140-01-307-1326INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,STORAGE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6140-01-211-9906?

NSN 6140-01-211-9906 is a Cell,battery, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 6140 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6140-01-211-9906?

NSN 6140-01-211-9906 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: TRAIRCRAFT01 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), 19681 (Saft America Inc. Dba Tadiran Batteries Div Aviation Division), TRAINCRAFT01 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), BB-559/A (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), TRAIRCRAFT01B (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6140-01-211-9906?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6140-01-211-9906: 6140-01-291-6443, 6140-01-527-4592, 4820-00-732-3719 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BB-559/A?

Key specifications for BB-559/A: Terminal Type: THREADED POST; Time Capacity in Hours: 1.00; Voltage in Volts: 1.2; Overall Length: 2.308 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6140-01-211-9906 still in active supply?

NSN 6140-01-211-9906 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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