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R-55Battery,storage

Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales · NSN 6140-01-248-1708 · FSC 6140 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6140-01-248-1708 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6140-01-248-1708. Primary manufacturer part number: R-55.
Features
  • Battery,storage — FSC 6140
  • Time Capacity in Hours: 1.15
  • Ampere Hour Capacity: 380.00
  • Terminal Type: POST
  • Plate Quantity Per Cell: 11
  • Case Design Type: FILLING PLUG OPENINGS
  • Cell Quantity: 6
  • Voltage in Volts: 12.0
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Generator and power systems
  • Industrial motor installations
General Description

The Battery,storage, cataloged under National Stock Number 6140-01-248-1708, 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 Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6140-01-248-1708
Primary Part NumberR-55
Item NameBattery,storage
FSC / FSG6140 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFord Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales
StatusACTIVE
Time Capacity in Hours1.15
Ampere Hour Capacity380.00
Terminal TypePOST
Plate Quantity Per Cell11
Case Design TypeFILLING PLUG OPENINGS
Cell Quantity6
Voltage in Volts12.0
Terminal Quantity2
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 4
6685-00-509-1265R5-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hermeflex Unit,atmo
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
6675-01-041-45731218 INTERCHANGEABLE
Template,drafting
Gerlock Harry W
3455-01-226-2323R-55 INTERCHANGEABLE
File,rotary
Rico Tool Co Inc
8010-01-447-12816DLP92C INTERCHANGEABLE
Thinner,paint Products
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Dba Northrop Grumman Computing Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
R-55 Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales (USA)
R-55 Chrysler Corp Engine and Components Sales Diversified Products Div (USA)
R-55 Ford Motor Company (USA)
Related Parts
6685-00-509-1265INTERCHANGEABLE
HERMEFLEX UNIT,ATMO
R5-5
6675-01-041-4573INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE,DRAFTING
1218
3455-01-226-2323INTERCHANGEABLE
FILE,ROTARY
R-55
8010-01-447-1281INTERCHANGEABLE
THINNER,PAINT PRODUCTS
6DLP92C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6140-01-248-1708?

NSN 6140-01-248-1708 is a Battery,storage, manufactured by Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales, classified under FSC 6140 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6140-01-248-1708?

NSN 6140-01-248-1708 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: R-55 (Ford Motor Co Ford Parts and Service Div Government Part Sales), R-55 (Chrysler Corp Engine and Components Sales Diversified Products Div), R-55 (Ford Motor Company).

What NSN replaces 6140-01-248-1708?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6140-01-248-1708: 6685-00-509-1265, 6675-01-041-4573, 3455-01-226-2323 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of R-55?

Key specifications for R-55: Time Capacity in Hours: 1.15; Overall Width: 6.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 8.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Ampere Hour Capacity: 380.00. 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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