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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6160-00-321-2281 |
| Primary Part Number | 56-3 |
| Item Name | Retainer,battery |
| FSC / FSG | 6160 / 61 — Battery Box |
| Manufacturer | Mason Electric Co. Dba Mason Controls |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| 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 |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
NSN 6160-00-321-2281 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.