The Gage Rod,liquid Level, cataloged under National Stock Number 6680-00-679-9255, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6680 (Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Stant Mfg Co Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6680-00-679-9255 |
| Primary Part Number | 16870A |
| Item Name | Gage Rod,liquid Level |
| FSC / FSG | 6680 / 66 — Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Stant Mfg Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16870A PRIMARY | Stant Mfg Co Inc (USA) |
| 10861200 | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| AAX2075 | Stant Mfg Co Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6680006799255 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
| 6680006799255 | 5/9 Secondary reference E.c.a Etablissement Centrald'approvisionnement Des Forces Armee |
NSN 6680-00-679-9255 is a Gage Rod,liquid Level, manufactured by Stant Mfg Co Inc, classified under FSC 6680, Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6680-00-679-9255 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 16870A (Stant Mfg Co Inc), 10861200 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), AAX2075 (Stant Mfg Co Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6750-01-427-1699. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16870A: Surface Treatment: CADMIUM OR ZINC. 1 specification is 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.
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.