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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

852KChannel,structural

Aluminum Co of America · NSN 9540-00-516-6429 · FSC 9540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 9540-00-516-6429 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 9540-00-516-6429. Primary manufacturer part number: 852K.
Features
  • Channel,structural — FSC 9540
  • Second Tip Style: LEFT QUARTER RADIUS
  • Fillet Radius Where Left Flange Joins Base Flange: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Right Side Flange Thickness: 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Second Tip Relationship to First Tip: NOT IDENTICAL
  • Fillet Radius Where Right Flange Joins Base Flange: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061
  • Heat Treatment: T-6511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy 6061 construction
General Description

The Channel,structural, cataloged under National Stock Number 9540-00-516-6429, is classified within Federal Supply Class 9540 (No Item Name Available) of the Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes group. The primary manufacturer of record is Aluminum Co of America. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN9540-00-516-6429
Primary Part Number852K
Item NameChannel,structural
FSC / FSG9540 / 95 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAluminum Co of America
StatusACTIVE
Second Tip StyleLEFT QUARTER RADIUS
Fillet Radius Where Left Flange Joins Base Flange0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Right Side Flange Thickness0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Second Tip Relationship to First TipNOT IDENTICAL
Fillet Radius Where Right Flange Joins Base Flange0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY 6061
Heat TreatmentT-6511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
Left Side Flange Height2.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT
Right Outside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Weight Per Unit Measure4.250 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS
Left Side Flange Thickness0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataT6511 TEMPER
Second Tip Radius0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationAMS-QQ-A-200/8 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Base Flange Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First Tip Radius0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Left Outside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Right Side Flange Height2.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First Tip StyleRIGHT QUARTER RADIUS
Basic Shape StyleCHANNEL
Fabrication MethodEXTRUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-059-4893A0420-97916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Prestolite Electric Inc
3455-00-254-846213520 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cutter,milling,convex
Niagara Cutter Inc
5940-00-283-3478 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
3530-00-358-165860217 INTERCHANGEABLE
Winder,bobbin
Sewing Machine Exchange Inc
5950-00-509-9061 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,pulse
5935-00-553-8227602-17 INTERCHANGEABLE
Polarizing Key,electrical Connec
Winchester Interconnect Corporation Dba Winchester Interconnect Div Winchester Interconnect Rf Corporation
5360-00-838-2767 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5325-00-893-9695 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retaining
5330-01-242-354126343 INTERCHANGEABLE
Retainer,packing
Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc.
5905-01-307-838126343 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Smiths Aerospace, Inc., Electronic Systems-Grand Rapids
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
26343 International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp (USA)
852K PRIMARY Aluminum Co of America (USA)
60-217 Transtar Metals Corp (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/8 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
QQ-A-200/8 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
1MA10130C03 The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/8 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-059-4893INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
A0420-97916
3455-00-254-8462INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,CONVEX
13520
5940-00-283-3478INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
3530-00-358-1658INTERCHANGEABLE
WINDER,BOBBIN
60217
5950-00-509-9061INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,PULSE
5935-00-553-8227INTERCHANGEABLE
POLARIZING KEY,ELECTRICAL CONNEC
602-17
5360-00-838-2767INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5325-00-893-9695INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINING
5330-01-242-3541INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,PACKING
26343
5905-01-307-8381INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
26343
5306-01-554-3200INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
60217
5305-01-616-1461INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
60217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 9540-00-516-6429?

NSN 9540-00-516-6429 is a Channel,structural, manufactured by Aluminum Co of America, classified under FSC 9540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 9540-00-516-6429?

NSN 9540-00-516-6429 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 26343 (International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp), 852K (Aluminum Co of America), 60-217 (Transtar Metals Corp), AMS-QQ-A-200/8 (Sae International Dba Sae International), QQ-A-200/8 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 9540-00-516-6429?

There are 12 known substitutes for 9540-00-516-6429: 5330-00-059-4893, 3455-00-254-8462, 5940-00-283-3478 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 852K?

Key specifications for 852K: Second Tip Style: LEFT QUARTER RADIUS; Fillet Radius Where Left Flange Joins Base Flange: 0.320 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Right Side Flange Thickness: 0.220 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Second Tip Relationship to First Tip: NOT IDENTICAL. 23 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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