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1278964Beam,structural

The Boeing Company · NSN 9540-00-596-3220 · FSC 9540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 9540-00-596-3220 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 9540-00-596-3220. Primary manufacturer part number: 1278964.
Features
  • Beam,structural — FSC 9540
  • Basic Shape Style: T SHAPE
  • Leg Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Left Top Inside Angle: 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
  • Left Side Top Flange Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • First Tip Style: LOWER RADIUS
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-A-200/3 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy 2024 construction
General Description

The Beam,structural, cataloged under National Stock Number 9540-00-596-3220, 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 The Boeing Company. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 10 commercial cross-references from 9 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
NSN9540-00-596-3220
Primary Part Number1278964
Item NameBeam,structural
FSC / FSG9540 / 95 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company
StatusACTIVE
Basic Shape StyleT SHAPE
Leg Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Left Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Left Side Top Flange Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First Tip StyleLOWER RADIUS
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-A-200/3 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE
Fabrication MethodEXTRUDED
First Tip Radius0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Length10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT
Top Flange Width2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Third Tip Radius0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Third Tip Relationship to Preceding TipsNOT IDENTICAL
Heat TreatmentT-4 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
Fillet Radius Where Top Left Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Left Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Right Side Top Flange Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Right Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Fillet Radius Where Top Right Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Right Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Second Tip Relationship to First TipIDENTICAL
Weight Per Unit Measure0.054 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS
Third Tip StyleFULL RADIUS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5130-00-203-4914 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brush,wire,rotary Cup
9540-00-242-5433 INTERCHANGEABLE
Beam,structural
5120-00-246-4746SA-325 INTERCHANGEABLE
Caps,vise Jaw
Yost Vises, Llc
5935-00-258-285010325 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,plug,electrical
Amphenol Corporation Div Amphenol Rf
2805-00-269-7859 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,piston
6620-00-342-075140213 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sector Assy,complet
Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc
9540-00-502-0755 INTERCHANGEABLE
Beam,structural
5340-00-588-0952SC-B-70114 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,roller
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
9150-00-597-6654 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grease,graphite
3810-00-764-5548 INTERCHANGEABLE
Crane,truck Mounted
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1278964 The Boeing Company (USA)
AND10136-2402 Airforce-Navy Aeronautical Design Standard
1278964 The Boeing Company (USA)
AMS-QQA200-3 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
QQA200-3 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
14044-2 International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp (USA)
HT5 Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Trentwood Works-Marketing Dept (USA)
40213 Bohn Aluminum and Brass Co Div of Gulf and Western Mfg Co Sub of Gulf and Western Industries (USA)
10325 Reynolds Metals Co (USA)
AMS-QQA200-3 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
Related Parts
5130-00-203-4914INTERCHANGEABLE
BRUSH,WIRE,ROTARY CUP
9540-00-242-5433INTERCHANGEABLE
BEAM,STRUCTURAL
5120-00-246-4746INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPS,VISE JAW
SA-325
5935-00-258-2850INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL
10325
2805-00-269-7859INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,PISTON
6620-00-342-0751INTERCHANGEABLE
SECTOR ASSY,COMPLET
40213
9540-00-502-0755INTERCHANGEABLE
BEAM,STRUCTURAL
5340-00-588-0952INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,ROLLER
SC-B-70114
9150-00-597-6654INTERCHANGEABLE
GREASE,GRAPHITE
3810-00-764-5548INTERCHANGEABLE
CRANE,TRUCK MOUNTED
5310-00-959-1488INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON
5999-01-042-9247INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING PAD,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRON
71010901-002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 9540-00-596-3220?

NSN 9540-00-596-3220 is a Beam,structural, manufactured by The Boeing Company, classified under FSC 9540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 9540-00-596-3220?

NSN 9540-00-596-3220 has 10 cross-referenced part numbers: 1278964 (The Boeing Company), AND10136-2402 (Airforce-Navy Aeronautical Design Standard), 1278964 (The Boeing Company), AMS-QQA200-3 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc), QQA200-3 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC) and 5 more.

What NSN replaces 9540-00-596-3220?

There are 12 known substitutes for 9540-00-596-3220: 5130-00-203-4914, 9540-00-242-5433, 5120-00-246-4746 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1278964?

Key specifications for 1278964: Basic Shape Style: T SHAPE; Leg Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Left Top Inside Angle: 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL; Left Side Top Flange Thickness: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 24 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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