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AMS 3042Magnetic Inspection Compound

Society of Automotive Engineers Inc · NSN 6850-00-188-9868 · FSC 6850 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6850-00-188-9868 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6850-00-188-9868. Primary manufacturer part number: AMS 3042.
Features
  • Magnetic Inspection Compound — FSC 6850
  • Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED
  • Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 8.0 POUNDS LBS
  • Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED
  • Color: BLACK
  • Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED
  • Physical Form: POWDER
  • Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Magnetic Inspection Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 6850-00-188-9868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6850 (No Item Name Available) of the Chemicals and Chemical Products group. The primary manufacturer of record is Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN6850-00-188-9868
Primary Part NumberAMS 3042
Item NameMagnetic Inspection Compound
FSC / FSG6850 / 68 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSociety of Automotive Engineers Inc
StatusACTIVE
Water Soluble FeatureNOT PROVIDED
Quantity Within Each Unit Package8.0 POUNDS LBS
Fluorescent FeatureNOT INCLUDED
ColorBLACK
Water Soluble FeatureNOT PROVIDED
Physical FormPOWDER
Fluorescent FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Quantity Within Each Unit Package8.0 POUNDS LBS
ColorBLACK
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
3120-00-125-46687C INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp Dba Steam & Air Solutions Div Curtiss-Wright Steam and Air Solutions
6850-00-543-7674 INTERCHANGEABLE
Magnetic Inspection Compound
6350-00-901-9788 INTERCHANGEABLE
Buzzer
6850-00-904-9626 INTERCHANGEABLE
Magnetic Inspection Compound
3426-01-243-059511901150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bag,dipping-Plating
Sifco Applied Surface Concepts, Llc
5330-01-253-3772 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing Assembly Kit,stuffing Tu
1680-01-538-83973U457-60S907C-00 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,armor Panel,aircraft
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Dba the Protective Group Div the Protective Group, a Point Blank Company
6625-01-610-3790 INTERCHANGEABLE
Detector,radio Frequency Interfe
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AMS 3042 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
7C Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux (USA)
AMS 3042 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
Related Parts
3120-00-125-4668INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
7C
6850-00-543-7674INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNETIC INSPECTION COMPOUND
6350-00-901-9788INTERCHANGEABLE
BUZZER
6850-00-904-9626INTERCHANGEABLE
MAGNETIC INSPECTION COMPOUND
3426-01-243-0595INTERCHANGEABLE
BAG,DIPPING-PLATING
11901150
5330-01-253-3772INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING ASSEMBLY KIT,STUFFING TU
1680-01-538-8397INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,ARMOR PANEL,AIRCRAFT
3U457-60S907C-00
6625-01-610-3790INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6850-00-188-9868?

NSN 6850-00-188-9868 is a Magnetic Inspection Compound, manufactured by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc, classified under FSC 6850 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6850-00-188-9868?

NSN 6850-00-188-9868 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: AMS 3042 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc), 7C (Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Div Magnaflux), AMS 3042 (Sae International Dba Sae International).

What NSN replaces 6850-00-188-9868?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6850-00-188-9868: 3120-00-125-4668, 6850-00-543-7674, 6350-00-901-9788 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AMS 3042?

Key specifications for AMS 3042: Water Soluble Feature: NOT PROVIDED; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 8.0 POUNDS LBS; Fluorescent Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Color: BLACK. 9 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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