The Thermocouple,heating Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-356-2989, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Fairbanks Morse, Llc. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-356-2989 |
| Primary Part Number | 16704868 |
| Item Name | Thermocouple,heating Element |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Fairbanks Morse, Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Location | INSIDE METER CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16704868 PRIMARY | Fairbanks Morse, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16704868 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-01-356-2989 is a Thermocouple,heating Element, manufactured by Fairbanks Morse, Llc, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-356-2989 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 16704868 (Fairbanks Morse, Llc).
Key specifications for 16704868: Overall Length: 180.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Location: INSIDE METER CASE; End Item Identification: ENGINE,DIESEL P/N 38TD8-1/8AR4 ONBOARD 378 FT WHEC C.G. VESSELS FT; Terminal Type and Quantity: 1 CONNECTOR. 2 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.
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.