The Gyroscope,rate, cataloged under National Stock Number 6615-01-079-3473, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6615 (Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6615-01-079-3473 |
| Item Name | Gyroscope,rate |
| FSC / FSG | 6615 / 66 — Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Current Type | DC |
| Voltage in Volts | 28.0 |
| Functional Description | DESIGNED TO SENSE RATES ABOUT THE ROLL, PITCH AND YAW AXES OF THE AIRCRAFT |
| Wheel Power Method | ELECTRIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SBU-13/A | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| GG1500CA01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-G-83172 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6615-01-079-3473 is a Gyroscope,rate, classified under FSC 6615, Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6615-01-079-3473: Overall Height: 3.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Current Type: DC; Voltage in Volts: 28.0; Overall Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6615-01-079-3473 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.