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12573256Indicator,humidity,plug

U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm · NSN 6685-01-038-6868 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-01-038-6868 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-01-038-6868. Primary manufacturer part number: 12573256.
Features
  • Indicator,humidity,plug — FSC 6685
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE
  • Width Across Flats: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • End Connection Type: THREADED EXTERNAL, PLAIN SINGLE END
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2017 OR ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
  • Style Designator: PLUG
  • Desiccant Spot Humidity Percentage: 30.0 AND 40.0 AND 50.0
  • 16 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy 2017 or Aluminum Alloy 2024 construction
General Description

The Indicator,humidity,plug, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-038-6868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 16 commercial cross-references from 15 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-01-038-6868
Primary Part Number12573256
Item NameIndicator,humidity,plug
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerU S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataII TYPE
Width Across Flats1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End Connection TypeTHREADED EXTERNAL, PLAIN SINGLE END
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY 2017 OR ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
Style DesignatorPLUG
Desiccant Spot Humidity Percentage30.0 AND 40.0 AND 50.0
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6685-00-004-8970TYPEII INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Sae International Dba Sae International
6685-00-906-01568355883 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
6685-01-047-13813681 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Clariant Corp Div Clariant Corporation
6685-01-081-7036SAE AS26860 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Sae International Dba Sae International
6685-01-107-2622AS26860 TYPE I INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Sae International Dba Sae International
6685-01-185-1246AS26860 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Sae International Dba Sae International
6685-01-251-1517TA397-1383 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,plug
Agm Container Controls Inc Dba Agm Container Controls Inc
6685-01-298-1956TA350-1059 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,humidity,envelope
Agm Container Controls Inc Dba Agm Container Controls Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
12573256 U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
5166512 Naval Sea Systems Command (USA)
10604164 General Dynamics Land Systems Canadacorp (CAN)
TA356-345P Agm Container Controls Inc Dba Agm Container Controls Inc (USA)
9301821 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
14100130260 Mbda France (FRA)
AS26860 TYPE II Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
AS26860 TYPE II Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
2156-345 Clariant Corp Div Clariant Corporation (USA)
MIL-I-26860 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
TA356-345P Clariant Production (france) (FRA)
TA356-345-P Clariant Produkte (deutschland) Gmbh (DEU)
14110124918 Mbda France (FRA)
91920226 Thales Sa (FRA)
6685-060-0003 Sec Commission Interarmees Munitions Codes Annexes De Gestion (FRA)
B032220 Arquus (ex Panhard General Defense) (FRA)
Related Parts
6685-00-004-8970INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
TYPEII
6685-00-906-0156INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
8355883
6685-01-047-1381INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
3681
6685-01-081-7036INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
SAE AS26860
6685-01-107-2622INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
AS26860 TYPE I
6685-01-185-1246INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
AS26860
6685-01-251-1517INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG
TA397-1383
6685-01-298-1956INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,ENVELOPE
TA350-1059

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-01-038-6868?

NSN 6685-01-038-6868 is a Indicator,humidity,plug, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-01-038-6868?

NSN 6685-01-038-6868 has 16 cross-referenced part numbers: 12573256 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), 5166512 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 10604164 (General Dynamics Land Systems Canadacorp), TA356-345P (Agm Container Controls Inc Dba Agm Container Controls Inc), 9301821 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate) and 11 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-01-038-6868?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6685-01-038-6868: 6685-00-004-8970, 6685-00-906-0156, 6685-01-047-1381 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12573256?

Key specifications for 12573256: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: II TYPE; Width Across Flats: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Item Identification: MEDIUM MINE PROTECTED VEHICLE - MMPV; End Connection Type: THREADED EXTERNAL, PLAIN SINGLE END. 8 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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