The Vent Tube,battery, cataloged under National Stock Number 6160-00-237-5860, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6160 (Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6160-00-237-5860 |
| Item Name | Vent Tube,battery |
| FSC / FSG | 6160 / 61 — Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Vent Hole Diameter | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flexibility | RIGID |
| Material | PLASTIC |
| End Processing | PLAIN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 69057 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6160-00-237-5860 is a Vent Tube,battery, classified under FSC 6160, Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6230-01-534-7092. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6160-00-237-5860: Vent Hole Diameter: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Diameter: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Flexibility: RIGID; Overall Length: 17.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.