The Thermocouple,heating Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-229-1680, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Thermocouple,heating Element |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments (FSG 66) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-229-1680 |
| Item Name | Thermocouple,heating Element |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 43060 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4306000 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-01-229-1680 is a Thermocouple,heating Element, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5331-01-390-3122, 2920-01-583-6858. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.