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F-50Compass,magnetic,mounted

Ritchie E S and Sons Inc · NSN 6605-01-523-2117 · FSC 6605 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6605-01-523-2117 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6605-01-523-2117. Primary manufacturer part number: F-50.
Features
  • Compass,magnetic,mounted — FSC 6605
  • Instrument Type: WET
  • Card Size: 2.750 INCHES IN
  • Heeling Correctors: NOT PROVIDED
  • Compensating Feature: INCLUDED
  • Illuminated Feature: INCLUDED
  • Compensator Type: CYLINDERS
  • Overall Diameter: 4.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Compass,magnetic,mounted, cataloged under National Stock Number 6605-01-523-2117, 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 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6605-01-523-2117
Primary Part NumberF-50
Item NameCompass,magnetic,mounted
FSC / FSG6605 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRitchie E S and Sons Inc
StatusACTIVE
Instrument TypeWET
Card Size2.750 INCHES IN
Heeling CorrectorsNOT PROVIDED
Compensating FeatureINCLUDED
Illuminated FeatureINCLUDED
Compensator TypeCYLINDERS
Overall Diameter4.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting MethodBINNACLE
Design TypeTOP READING
Bowl ShapeSPHERICAL
Smallest Increment in Deg5.0 CARD
Fluid TypeANY ACCEPTABLE
Bowl Element TypeCARD
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5310-00-011-6123MS35338-69 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,lock
National Aerospace Standards Committee Aerospace Industries Association of America Inc Not for Rfq or Solicitation Use
3110-00-156-50181201 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
3020-00-252-734750-4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain,roller
Union Chain Div of Ust Inc
2530-00-272-7518MCFE050 INTERCHANGEABLE
Weight,wheel Balancing
Napa Automotive Parts Co
4920-00-324-1762 INTERCHANGEABLE
Element,heater
5999-00-757-1755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heater,thermal Release
5950-00-797-37044290-0400 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Technipower Llc Dba Unipower
5975-00-964-3036F50 INTERCHANGEABLE
Entrance Cap,electrical
Egs Electrical Group Appleton Div
6130-01-011-0559SF-50A INTERCHANGEABLE
Power Supply
Shigamo Development Inc Div American High Voltage
9150-01-059-1557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lubricating Oil,hydraulic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
F-50 PRIMARY Ritchie E S and Sons Inc (USA)
92270425 Thales Sa (FRA)
F-50 Marathon Leisure (GBR)
Related Parts
5310-00-011-6123INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,LOCK
MS35338-69
3110-00-156-5018INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
1201
3020-00-252-7347INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN,ROLLER
50-4
2530-00-272-7518INTERCHANGEABLE
WEIGHT,WHEEL BALANCING
MCFE050
4920-00-324-1762INTERCHANGEABLE
ELEMENT,HEATER
5999-00-757-1755INTERCHANGEABLE
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
5950-00-797-3704INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
4290-0400
5975-00-964-3036INTERCHANGEABLE
ENTRANCE CAP,ELECTRICAL
F50
6130-01-011-0559INTERCHANGEABLE
POWER SUPPLY
SF-50A
9150-01-059-1557INTERCHANGEABLE
LUBRICATING OIL,HYDRAULIC
5120-01-335-0732INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDLE,SOCKET WRENCH
F50A
5999-01-380-1088INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6605-01-523-2117?

NSN 6605-01-523-2117 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 6605-01-523-2117?

NSN 6605-01-523-2117 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: F-50 (Ritchie E S and Sons Inc), 92270425 (Thales Sa), F-50 (Marathon Leisure).

What NSN replaces 6605-01-523-2117?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6605-01-523-2117: 5310-00-011-6123, 3110-00-156-5018, 3020-00-252-7347 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of F-50?

Key specifications for F-50: Instrument Type: WET; Card Size: 2.750 INCHES IN; Heeling Correctors: NOT PROVIDED; Compensating Feature: INCLUDED. 16 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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