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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

5600Compass,magnetic,unmounted

Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company · NSN 6605-00-171-5121 · FSC 6605 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6605-00-171-5121 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6605-00-171-5121. Primary manufacturer part number: 5600.
Features
  • Compass,magnetic,unmounted — FSC 6605
  • Cover Mirror: PROVIDED
  • Sighting Device Type: LINE ACROSS INNER FACE OF LID
  • Reading Facility Type: DIAL
  • Reading Facility Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEGREES
  • Reading Facility Graduation Range: +0.0 TO 360.0
  • Cover Mirror: PROVIDED
  • Reading Facility Unit of Measure Inscription: DEGREES
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Compass,magnetic,unmounted, cataloged under National Stock Number 6605-00-171-5121, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6605 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN6605-00-171-5121
Primary Part Number5600
Item NameCompass,magnetic,unmounted
FSC / FSG6605 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBrunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company
StatusCANCELLED
Cover MirrorPROVIDED
Sighting Device TypeLINE ACROSS INNER FACE OF LID
Reading Facility TypeDIAL
Reading Facility Smallest Increment2.0 DEGREES
Reading Facility Graduation Range+0.0 TO 360.0
Cover MirrorPROVIDED
Reading Facility Unit of Measure InscriptionDEGREES
Unit TypePOCKET
Reading Facility Smallest Increment2.0 DEGREES
Design TypeTOP READING
Instrument TypeWET
Sighting Device TypeLINE ACROSS INNER FACE OF LID
Course Setting DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Reading Facility TypeDIAL
Carrying CaseNOT PROVIDED
Fluid TypeANY ACCEPTABLE
Reading Facility Unit of Measure InscriptionDEGREES
Course Setting DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Reading Facility Graduation Range+0.0 TO 360.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4820-00-022-5253 INTERCHANGEABLE
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4820-00-089-26695600-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,globe
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5935-00-258-72285600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Amphenol Corporation Div Amphenol Rf
5930-00-548-5025 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
6625-00-569-0280SMC330846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,multiple Scale
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5950-00-725-72842467394 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5310-00-833-3597800090 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Crane Pumps & Systems Pft Corp Div Crane Pumps & System Pft Corp.
5975-00-933-7677 INTERCHANGEABLE
Junction Box
5360-00-948-06285600 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Eaton Aerospace, Llc Dba Jackson South
6230-01-054-2657 INTERCHANGEABLE
Floodlight,electric
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5600 PRIMARY Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company (USA)
NFES 0047 Forest Service Specifications Promulgated by United States Forest Service Washington DC
800090 PRIMARY Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-022-5253INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE ASSEMBLY,OXYGEN
4820-00-089-2669INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,GLOBE
5600-1
5935-00-258-7228INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
5600
5930-00-548-5025INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
6625-00-569-0280INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,MULTIPLE SCALE
SMC330846
5950-00-725-7284INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
2467394
5310-00-833-3597INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
800090
5975-00-933-7677INTERCHANGEABLE
JUNCTION BOX
5360-00-948-0628INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5600
6230-01-054-2657INTERCHANGEABLE
FLOODLIGHT,ELECTRIC
7490-01-066-2900INTERCHANGEABLE
MAILING MACHINE,ELE
5600
5962-01-108-7149INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,MEMORY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6605-00-171-5121?

NSN 6605-00-171-5121 is a Compass,magnetic,unmounted, manufactured by Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company, classified under FSC 6605 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6605-00-171-5121?

NSN 6605-00-171-5121 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 5600 (Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company), NFES 0047 (Forest Service Specifications Promulgated by United States Forest Service Washington DC), 800090 (Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Company).

What NSN replaces 6605-00-171-5121?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6605-00-171-5121: 4820-00-022-5253, 4820-00-089-2669, 5935-00-258-7228 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5600?

Key specifications for 5600: Cover Mirror: PROVIDED; Sighting Device Type: LINE ACROSS INNER FACE OF LID; Reading Facility Type: DIAL; Reading Facility Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEGREES. 23 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6605-00-171-5121 still in active supply?

NSN 6605-00-171-5121 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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