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05560Ammeter

Simpson Electric Company, Inc. · NSN 6625-00-901-5597 · FSC 6625 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6625-00-901-5597 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6625-00-901-5597. Primary manufacturer part number: 05560.
Features
  • Ammeter — FSC 6625
  • Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width: 3.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Features Provided: MAGNETIC SHIELD AND ZERO ADJUSTER
  • Mounting Stud Diameter: 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Circuit Construction Type: NONELECTRONIC
  • Circuit Attachment Method and Quantity: 2 THREADED STUD
  • Style Designator: RECTANGULAR FLUSH MTG
  • Pointer Color: BLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic construction
General Description

The Ammeter, cataloged under National Stock Number 6625-00-901-5597, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6625 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Simpson Electric Company, Inc.. Government technical data includes 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6625-00-901-5597
Primary Part Number05560
Item NameAmmeter
FSC / FSG6625 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSimpson Electric Company, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width3.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedMAGNETIC SHIELD AND ZERO ADJUSTER
Mounting Stud Diameter0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Circuit Construction TypeNONELECTRONIC
Circuit Attachment Method and Quantity2 THREADED STUD
Style DesignatorRECTANGULAR FLUSH MTG
Pointer ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Dial Scale Marking ColorBLACK SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Installation DesignPANEL
FSC Application DataTEST SET ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Nuclear Hardness Critical FeatureNONHARDENED
Sensitivity Rating5.0 OHMS PER VOLT
Movement TypeMOVING IRON VANE
Mounting Arrangement StyleFOUR HOLE/STUD RECTANGULAR/SQUARE
Accuracy in Percent-2.0 TO 2.0 AT FULL SCALE SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Meter Depth Behind Mounting Flange1.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentENAMEL SEMIGLOSS
ColorUNABLE TO DECODE
MaterialPLASTIC
Mounting Stud Length0.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Measurement Range+0.0 TO 250.0 MILLIAMPERES, AC SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Meter Body Diameter Behind Mounting Flange2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Indicator TypeDIAL W/POINTER
Scale Division Quantity50 SINGLE INDICATOR SINGLE RANGE
Circuit Current for Which DesignedAC
Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Movement Suspension MethodTAUT BAND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueEA
SMR CodeLN
Verified Substitutes 12
Voltmeter
6625-00-318-643559 SUCCESSOR
Ammeter
U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
Test Set,radio
5960-00-108-0253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
6625-00-150-520208820 INTERCHANGEABLE
Voltmeter
Simpson Electric Company, Inc.
5965-00-162-8211SC-B-22556 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone Element
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5306-00-281-32744X85 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,machine
Bath Iron Works Corporation
5930-00-356-8129 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,push
6650-00-424-7237C47280 INTERCHANGEABLE
Telescope,straight
Brunson Instrument Company Dba Brunson Instrument Co
5950-00-647-5926C745416-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
59-0-250MAAC Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
5560 Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
05560 PRIMARY Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
59-05560 Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
59 Simpson Electric Company, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6625-00-060-9798SUCCESSOR
VOLTMETER
6625-00-318-6435SUCCESSOR
AMMETER
59
6625-00-649-3072SUCCESSOR
TEST SET,RADIO
5960-00-108-0253INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
6625-00-150-5202INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
08820
5965-00-162-8211INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE ELEMENT
SC-B-22556
5306-00-281-3274INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
4X85
5930-00-356-8129INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,PUSH
6650-00-424-7237INTERCHANGEABLE
TELESCOPE,STRAIGHT
C47280
5950-00-647-5926INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
C745416-1
6625-00-649-4287INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY
59
6625-00-649-4768INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY
350A TP836

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6625-00-901-5597?

NSN 6625-00-901-5597 is a Ammeter, manufactured by Simpson Electric Company, Inc., classified under FSC 6625 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6625-00-901-5597?

NSN 6625-00-901-5597 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 59-0-250MAAC (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), 5560 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), 05560 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), 59-05560 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.), 59 (Simpson Electric Company, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6625-00-901-5597?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6625-00-901-5597: 6625-00-060-9798, 6625-00-318-6435, 6625-00-649-3072 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 05560?

Key specifications for 05560: Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width: 3.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: MAGNETIC SHIELD AND ZERO ADJUSTER; Mounting Stud Diameter: 0.138 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Circuit Construction Type: NONELECTRONIC. 30 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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