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NSN 8140-00-159-6809Government record, cited

Container8140-00-159-6809

NSN 8140-00-159-6809 · NIIN 001596809 · Part number 2512605
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier · FSC 8140 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers · FSG 81 — Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies · CAGE 10001
Government record, cited
NSN 8140-00-159-6809 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8140-00-159-6809. Manufacturer of record part number: 2512605.
Also searched as  8140-00-159-6809 · 8140001596809 · NIIN 001596809 · 00-159-6809 · FSC 8140 Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers · CAGE 10001 · 2512605
Nearby stock numbers  ·
Features
  • Container — FSC 8140
  • General Characteristics Item Description: MK 520 MOD 0,METAL DRUM,12.25 IN. LG,6.50 IN. DIA. FOR COMPONENTS OF INSTRUMENT RACK MK 3 IN
  • 1 manufacturer part number on file
  • Manufacturer of record: Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
Identification
  • NSN: 8140-00-159-6809
  • NIIN: 001596809
  • FSC: 8140 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
  • FSG: 81 — Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies
  • Primary part number: 2512605
  • Manufacturer: Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
General Description

The Container, cataloged under National Stock Number 8140-00-159-6809, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8140 (Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. The manufacturer of record is Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8140-00-159-6809
Primary Part Number2512605
Item NameContainer
FSC / FSG8140 / 81 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
ManufacturerNavair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
StatusACTIVE
General Characteristics Item DescriptionMK 520 MOD 0,METAL DRUM,12.25 IN. LG,6.50 IN. DIA. FOR COMPONENTS OF INSTRUMENT RACK MK 3 IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeN
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2512605 PRIMARY Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8140-00-159-6809?

NSN 8140-00-159-6809 is a Container, manufactured by Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 8140, Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 8140-00-159-6809?

NSN 8140-00-159-6809 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2512605 (Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier).

What are the specifications of 2512605?

Key specifications for 2512605: General Characteristics Item Description: MK 520 MOD 0,METAL DRUM,12.25 IN. LG,6.50 IN. DIA. FOR COMPONENTS OF INSTRUMENT RACK MK 3 IN. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 8140-00-159-6809 hazardous material?

No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.

What is the DEMIL code for NSN 8140-00-159-6809?

NSN 8140-00-159-6809 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.

Sources

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.

✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.
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