The Pivot Shaft,assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 6220-00-229-6785, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6220 (Electric Vehicular Lights and Fixtures) of the Lighting Fixtures and Lamps group. The manufacturer of record is Grimes Aerospace Company. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6220-00-229-6785 |
| Primary Part Number | 46-0946-5 |
| Item Name | Pivot Shaft,assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 6220 / 62 — Electric Vehicular Lights and Fixtures |
| Manufacturer | Grimes Aerospace Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | GEAR DRIVEN,4.000 IN. SHAFT,ONE WIRE 7.875 IN. LG W/TWO TERMINALS IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 46-0946-5 PRIMARY | Grimes Aerospace Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 46-0010-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Grimes Aerospace Company |
NSN 6220-00-229-6785 is a Pivot Shaft,assembly, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 6220, Electric Vehicular Lights and Fixtures. Status: active.
NSN 6220-00-229-6785 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 46-0946-5 (Grimes Aerospace Company).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5962-01-295-2008. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 46-0946-5: General Characteristics Item Description: GEAR DRIVEN,4.000 IN. SHAFT,ONE WIRE 7.875 IN. LG W/TWO TERMINALS IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6220-00-229-6785 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.