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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

3130-003Thermocouple,heating Element

Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp · NSN 6685-00-290-5823 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-290-5823 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-290-5823. Primary manufacturer part number: 3130-003.
Features
  • Thermocouple,heating Element — FSC 6685
  • Material: BRASS METER CASE
  • Case Type: CYLINDRICAL
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Location: OUTSIDE METER CASE
  • 7 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp
Applications
  • Applications requiring Brass Meter Case construction
General Description

The Thermocouple,heating Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-290-5823, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-290-5823
Primary Part Number3130-003
Item NameThermocouple,heating Element
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp
StatusCANCELLED
MaterialBRASS METER CASE
Case TypeCYLINDRICAL
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting LocationOUTSIDE METER CASE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3130-003 PRIMARY Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA)
MX1781U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
TYPEMX1781-4 Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
900018-2 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA)
313001-2 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA)
MX1781-4 Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
313003 Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-436-0031INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
313003
5996-00-811-4168INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY
544-7848-004
5920-00-881-4636INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSEHOLDER,EXTRACTOR POST
03420014X
4820-01-084-8429INTERCHANGEABLE
STEM,FLUID VALVE
3130-003
4140-01-223-2516INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,FAN,CENTRIFUGAL
115780-3
5920-01-299-9695INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
313001.2
5360-01-515-4904INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
3130012
6515-01-698-0955INTERCHANGEABLE
IRRIGATION SET,UROLOGICAL,TUR
313003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-290-5823?

NSN 6685-00-290-5823 is a Thermocouple,heating Element, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-290-5823?

NSN 6685-00-290-5823 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 3130-003 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp), MX1781U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), TYPEMX1781-4 (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), 900018-2 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp), 313001-2 (Bird Electronic Corporation Div Bird Electronic Corp) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-290-5823?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6685-00-290-5823: 5920-00-436-0031, 5996-00-811-4168, 5920-00-881-4636 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3130-003?

Key specifications for 3130-003: Material: BRASS METER CASE; Case Type: CYLINDRICAL; Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Location: OUTSIDE METER CASE. 5 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-290-5823 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-290-5823 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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