The Cover,battery Retainer, cataloged under National Stock Number 6160-00-643-1578, 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 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6160-00-643-1578 |
| Item Name | Cover,battery Retainer |
| FSC / FSG | 6160 / 61 — Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Width | 2.546 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.321 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 4.984 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Configuration | FOUR 0.173 IN. DIA MTG HOLES ON 2.0 IN. BY 4.437 IN. MTG CENTERS IN |
| Special Markings | MARKED REMOVE TO REPLACE BATTERY,WARNING REMOVE BATTERIES FOR SHIPMENT IN INACTIVE STORAGE OF 30 DAYS OR OVER |
| Material | PLASTIC PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE (PMO) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3-310800ISSUE1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Simpson Electric Company, Inc. |
NSN 6160-00-643-1578 is a Cover,battery Retainer, classified under FSC 6160, Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6160-00-643-1578: Body Width: 2.546 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Height: 0.321 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Length: 4.984 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: ALL LETTERING TO BE FILLED W/WHITE LACQUER. 6 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.
NSN 6160-00-643-1578 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.