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MILG16983AGage,pressure,dial Indicating

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6685-00-246-2363 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-246-2363 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-246-2363. Primary manufacturer part number: MILG16983A.
Features
  • Gage,pressure,dial Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Color: GRAY/GREY CASE
  • Material: PLASTIC PROTECTIVE CRYSTAL
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 511 ACTUATING ELEMENT
  • Material: BRASS AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASE
  • Overall Diameter: 2.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment: ENAMEL CASE
  • FSC Application Data: GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING,EXCEPT ENGINE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Plastic Protective Crystal construction
General Description

The Gage,pressure,dial Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-246-2363, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-246-2363
Primary Part NumberMILG16983A
Item NameGage,pressure,dial Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
ColorGRAY/GREY CASE
MaterialPLASTIC PROTECTIVE CRYSTAL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 511 ACTUATING ELEMENT
MaterialBRASS AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASE
Overall Diameter2.813 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentENAMEL CASE
FSC Application DataGAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING,EXCEPT ENGINE
Scale NamePRESSURE
Scale TypeSINGLE
Scale Smallest Increment0.5 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) LBS
AdjustabilityNONADJUSTABLE
Pointer ColorBLACK
Bezel TypeTHREAD
Actuation TypeSINGLE BOURDON TUBE
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK FIGURES,WHITE OR SILVERED BACKGROUND
Mounting Connection LocationBOTTOM
Connection Quantity1
Graduation Unit3.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Scale Range+0.0 TO 15.0 POUNDS PRESSURE PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Connection Size0.250 IN. NPT DIA IN
Connection LocationBOTTOM
Dial Size2-1/2 IN. DIA IN
Connector Type VentNOT PROVIDED
Scale Accuracy2 PCT MIDDLE HALF OF RANGE,3 PCT REMAINDER
Connection TypeEXTERNAL
Pointer TypeINDICATING
Mounting MethodRIGID STEM
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
6685-00-246-2365100135 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,pressure,dial Indicating
Champion Industries Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILG16983A Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
ASME B40.1 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA)
ASME B40.100-2013 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA)
GG-G-76 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
1080855-1 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA)
AW2514AB01 Ametek, Inc. Div Aerospace & Defense (USA)
2218572-1 Nipak Inc (USA)
Related Parts
6685-00-246-2365INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
100135

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-246-2363?

NSN 6685-00-246-2363 is a Gage,pressure,dial Indicating, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-246-2363?

NSN 6685-00-246-2363 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MILG16983A (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), ASME B40.1 (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), ASME B40.100-2013 (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), GG-G-76 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), 1080855-1 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-246-2363?

There is 1 known substitute for 6685-00-246-2363: 6685-00-246-2365. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILG16983A?

Key specifications for MILG16983A: Color: GRAY/GREY CASE; Material: PLASTIC PROTECTIVE CRYSTAL; Material: COPPER ALLOY 511 ACTUATING ELEMENT; Material: BRASS AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASE. 29 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-246-2363 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-246-2363 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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