The Gage,pressure,dial Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-005-8981, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 6685-01-005-8981 |
| Item Name | Gage,pressure,dial Indicating |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Scale Accuracy | 1/4 PCT ACCURACY RATING |
| Scale Name | POUNDS PRESSURE |
| Overall Diameter | 6.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | FLUSH |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK FIGURES ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 20.000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI) LBS |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Connection Type | EXTERNAL |
| Scale Range | +0.000 TO 2000.000 POUNDS PRESSURE PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Pointer Type | INDICATING |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE |
| Scale Type | SINGLE |
| Connector Type Vent | NOT PROVIDED |
| Dial Size | 4-1/2 INCH DIA IN |
| Graduation Unit | 100.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Connection Location | BOTTOM REAR |
| Pointer Color | BLACK |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Connection Quantity | 1 |
| Connection Size | 0.250 IN. NPT IN |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP MECH; ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3112-26-2000 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Naval Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg |
NSN 6685-01-005-8981 is a Gage,pressure,dial Indicating, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-01-210-9998. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-01-005-8981: Scale Accuracy: 1/4 PCT ACCURACY RATING; Scale Name: POUNDS PRESSURE; Overall Diameter: 6.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: FLUSH. 21 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6685-01-005-8981 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.