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16478Shaft Assembly,flexible

Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines · NSN 6680-00-487-4203 · FSC 6680 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6680-00-487-4203 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6680-00-487-4203. Primary manufacturer part number: 16478.
Features
  • Shaft Assembly,flexible — FSC 6680
  • Cross Section Size and Location: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL DIAMETER FIRST END IN
  • Core Removability: REMOVABLE
  • Casing Length Between Ferrules: 28.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Core Overall Length: 30.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Shaft Assembly,flexible, cataloged under National Stock Number 6680-00-487-4203, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6680 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines. Government technical data includes 4 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. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6680-00-487-4203
Primary Part Number16478
Item NameShaft Assembly,flexible
FSC / FSG6680 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines
StatusACTIVE
Cross Section Size and Location0.250 INCHES NOMINAL DIAMETER FIRST END IN
Core RemovabilityREMOVABLE
Casing Length Between Ferrules28.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Core Overall Length30.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
3040-00-476-4178 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wiper,cylinder,pla
5340-00-910-386316478 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clip,lever
Mission Systems Orchard Park Inc
5950-01-627-783916478 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,pulse
Controlex Corporation
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
16478 B.w. Elliott Manufacturing Co., Llc (USA)
16478 PRIMARY Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines (USA)
2132864-1 Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div (USA)
Related Parts
3040-00-476-4178INTERCHANGEABLE
WIPER,CYLINDER,PLA
5340-00-910-3863INTERCHANGEABLE
CLIP,LEVER
16478
5950-01-627-7839INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
16478

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6680-00-487-4203?

NSN 6680-00-487-4203 is a Shaft Assembly,flexible, manufactured by Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines, classified under FSC 6680 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6680-00-487-4203?

NSN 6680-00-487-4203 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 16478 (B.w. Elliott Manufacturing Co., Llc), 16478 (Elliott B W Mfg Co Llc Flex Shaft and Valve Control Product Lines), 2132864-1 (Honeywell Intl Inc Defense Avionics Systems Former Test Systems Div).

What NSN replaces 6680-00-487-4203?

There are 3 known substitutes for 6680-00-487-4203: 3040-00-476-4178, 5340-00-910-3863, 5950-01-627-7839. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 16478?

Key specifications for 16478: Cross Section Size and Location: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL DIAMETER FIRST END IN; Core Removability: REMOVABLE; Casing Length Between Ferrules: 28.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Core Overall Length: 30.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 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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