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56-3Retainer,battery

Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls · NSN 6160-00-321-2281 · FSC 6160 · Battery Box
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NSN 6160-00-321-2281 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6160-00-321-2281. Primary manufacturer part number: 56-3.
Features
  • Retainer,battery — FSC 6160
  • Diameter: 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Style Designator: SREW RECTANGULAR CLAMP, FOOTED HOLE MOUNTING
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 CLAMP SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • 7 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Generator and power systems
  • Industrial motor installations
General Description

The Retainer,battery, cataloged under National Stock Number 6160-00-321-2281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6160 (Battery Box) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6160-00-321-2281
Primary Part Number56-3
Item NameRetainer,battery
FSC / FSG6160 / 61 — Battery Box
ManufacturerMason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls
StatusCANCELLED
Diameter0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style DesignatorSREW RECTANGULAR CLAMP, FOOTED HOLE MOUNTING
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity2 CLAMP SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5340-00-073-310710049313 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,loop
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5330-00-141-419963X0150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc Dba Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc
1650-00-407-428850222 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,fluid
Arvinmeritor Inc
1650-00-468-1896 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter,fluid
6220-00-538-107450222 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stop Light-Taillight,vehicular
Grote Industries Inc Dba Grote Manufacturing Co Div Military Products
6605-00-553-0255 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rodmeter,underwater Log
8030-00-614-9206 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sealing Compound
2590-00-873-53267047-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,eye,rotating Shaft
Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
5360-00-980-761350-222 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Motorola Solutions Danmark A/s
9390-01-050-97505022-2X18.00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nonmetallic Channel
L3harris Technologies, Inc. Div Space and Airborne Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AN3156-3 Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force (USA)
56-3 Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls (USA)
AN3156-3 Manufab Products Co (USA)
56-3 PRIMARY Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls (USA)
5022-2 Cam-Stat Inc (USA)
AN3156-3 Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc (USA)
6160PL0956171 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
5340-00-073-3107INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,LOOP
10049313
5330-00-141-4199INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
63X0150
1650-00-407-4288INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,FLUID
50222
1650-00-468-1896INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER,FLUID
6220-00-538-1074INTERCHANGEABLE
STOP LIGHT-TAILLIGHT,VEHICULAR
50222
6605-00-553-0255INTERCHANGEABLE
RODMETER,UNDERWATER LOG
8030-00-614-9206INTERCHANGEABLE
SEALING COMPOUND
2590-00-873-5326INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,EYE,ROTATING SHAFT
7047-4
5360-00-980-7613INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
50-222
9390-01-050-9750INTERCHANGEABLE
NONMETALLIC CHANNEL
5022-2X18.00
5995-01-255-8934INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
50-22-2
1240-01-476-2924INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,OPTICAL ELEMENT
60019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6160-00-321-2281?

NSN 6160-00-321-2281 is a Retainer,battery, manufactured by Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls, classified under FSC 6160 (Battery Box). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6160-00-321-2281?

NSN 6160-00-321-2281 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: AN3156-3 (Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force), 56-3 (Janco Corporation Dba Janco Corp Div Mason Controls), AN3156-3 (Manufab Products Co), 56-3 (Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls), 5022-2 (Cam-Stat Inc) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6160-00-321-2281?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6160-00-321-2281: 5340-00-073-3107, 5330-00-141-4199, 1650-00-407-4288 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 56-3?

Key specifications for 56-3: Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Diameter: 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6160-00-321-2281 still in active supply?

NSN 6160-00-321-2281 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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