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S-53Compass,magnetic,mounted

Ritchie E S and Sons Inc · NSN 6605-01-438-3988 · FSC 6605 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6605-01-438-3988 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6605-01-438-3988. Primary manufacturer part number: S-53.
Features
  • Compass,magnetic,mounted — FSC 6605
  • Illuminated Feature: INCLUDED
  • Fluid Type: ANY ACCEPTABLE
  • Mounting Method: BASE
  • Card Size: 2.750 INCHES IN
  • Instrument Type: WET
  • Bowl Element Type: CARD
  • Smallest Increment in Deg: 5.0 CARD
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Compass,magnetic,mounted, cataloged under National Stock Number 6605-01-438-3988, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6605 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ritchie E S and Sons Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6605-01-438-3988
Primary Part NumberS-53
Item NameCompass,magnetic,mounted
FSC / FSG6605 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRitchie E S and Sons Inc
StatusACTIVE
Illuminated FeatureINCLUDED
Fluid TypeANY ACCEPTABLE
Mounting MethodBASE
Card Size2.750 INCHES IN
Instrument TypeWET
Bowl Element TypeCARD
Smallest Increment in Deg5.0 CARD
Bowl ShapeSPHERICAL
Compensating FeatureINCLUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6240-00-143-317235-502 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
6250-00-283-93834077 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lampholder
Westinghouse Electric Corp
6625-00-354-9709S53 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug-in Unit,electrical-Electron
Tektronix, Inc.
5999-00-709-7891 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,thermal Release
5340-00-826-9333S53 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plunger,quick Release
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc. Dba Vlier Div Vlier
6680-00-857-23976680-00-857-2397 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,sight,liquid
Aiw-Alton Inc
6680-00-887-4449S53H INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,sight,liquid
Eaton Aerospace Llc Div Fluid and Electrical Distribution Division
5985-01-180-7412723113-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
S-53 PRIMARY Ritchie E S and Sons Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-143-3172INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
35-502
6250-00-283-9383INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMPHOLDER
4077
6625-00-354-9709INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG-IN UNIT,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRON
S53
5999-00-709-7891INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
5340-00-826-9333INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUNGER,QUICK RELEASE
S53
6680-00-857-2397INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
6680-00-857-2397
6680-00-887-4449INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
S53H
5985-01-180-7412INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISS
723113-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6605-01-438-3988?

NSN 6605-01-438-3988 is a Compass,magnetic,mounted, manufactured by Ritchie E S and Sons Inc, classified under FSC 6605 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6605-01-438-3988?

NSN 6605-01-438-3988 has 1 cross-referenced part number: S-53 (Ritchie E S and Sons Inc).

What NSN replaces 6605-01-438-3988?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6605-01-438-3988: 6240-00-143-3172, 6250-00-283-9383, 6625-00-354-9709 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of S-53?

Key specifications for S-53: Illuminated Feature: INCLUDED; Fluid Type: ANY ACCEPTABLE; Special Features: PUSH-BUTTON REMOVAL; MOVEABLE SUN SHIELD; Mounting Method: BASE. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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