The Ball,solid Brass, cataloged under National Stock Number 6605-00-239-9806, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6605 (Navigational Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6605-00-239-9806 |
| Item Name | Ball,solid Brass |
| FSC / FSG | 6605 / 66 — Navigational Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 0.094 IN. DIA; DIA TOLERANCE 0.001; MATL: IN THE ANALYSIS RANGE OF COPPER 60-70 PCT & ZINC 30-40 PCT; HARDNESS: ROCKWELL "B" 75-87 AS MEASURED ON PARALLEL FLATS IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3-32BRASSBALL | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Los Angeles Spring Co Calmer Div |
| 952887-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
NSN 6605-00-239-9806 is a Ball,solid Brass, classified under FSC 6605, Navigational Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6605-01-269-2217. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6605-00-239-9806: General Characteristics Item Description: 0.094 IN. DIA; DIA TOLERANCE 0.001; MATL: IN THE ANALYSIS RANGE OF COPPER 60-70 PCT & ZINC 30-40 PCT; HARDNESS: ROCKWELL "B" 75-87 AS MEASURED ON PARALLEL FLATS IN; End Item Identification: ASTRO COMPASS SET,JETDS NO. AN/ASQ-119. 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 6605-00-239-9806 has DEMIL Code D. 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.