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PA20872Beam,structural

Transtar Metals Corp · NSN 9540-00-931-7258 · FSC 9540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 9540-00-931-7258 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 9540-00-931-7258. Primary manufacturer part number: PA20872.
Features
  • Beam,structural — FSC 9540
  • Length: 10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT
  • Fillet Radius Where Top Left Flange Joins Web Flange/leg: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Heat Treatment: T-6 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED OR T-6511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 7178
  • Fabrication Method: EXTRUDED
  • Left Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges: 1.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • First Tip Style: SQUARE END
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy 7178 construction
General Description

The Beam,structural, cataloged under National Stock Number 9540-00-931-7258, 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 Transtar Metals Corp. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 8 commercial cross-references from 7 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
NSN9540-00-931-7258
Primary Part NumberPA20872
Item NameBeam,structural
FSC / FSG9540 / 95 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTranstar Metals Corp
StatusACTIVE
Length10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT
Fillet Radius Where Top Left Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Heat TreatmentT-6 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED OR T-6511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY 7178
Fabrication MethodEXTRUDED
Left Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges1.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN
First Tip StyleSQUARE END
Material Document and ClassificationAMS-Q-A-200/13 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataT6 TEMPER OR T6511 TEMPER
Leg Thickness0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fillet Radius Where Top Right Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top Flange Width4.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Third Tip Relationship to Preceding TipsIDENTICAL W/FIRST TIP
Right Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Right Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges2.231 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Left Side Top Flange Thickness0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Second Tip Relationship to First TipIDENTICAL
Left Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Basic Shape StyleT SHAPE
Weight Per Unit Measure0.470 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS
Right Side Top Flange Thickness0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5340-00-104-207552423 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,access
Stewart & Stevenson Power Products Llc
5330-00-571-9716605251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
The Walworth Company
5999-00-845-46765-2423 INTERCHANGEABLE
Heat Sink,electrical-Electronic
Tvh Parts Co.
4720-01-093-744426425 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose,preformed
Gates Corporation
4720-01-194-3505605251 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose
Bfm Transport Dynamics Corp
5940-01-439-837652423 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal,lug
Te Connectivity Corporation
5340-01-586-792960525-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,mounting
Rotating Precision Mechanisms, Inc. Dba Rotating Precision Mechanisms Inc
4820-01-641-99136-0525-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
Triumph Actuation Systems - Yakima, Llc Dba Triumph Actuation Systems - Yakima Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PA20872 Transtar Metals Corp (USA)
1M5784 The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/13 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
QQ-A-200/13 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/13 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
52423 International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp (USA)
86605 Aluminum Co of America (USA)
60-5251 Transtar Metals Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-104-2075INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,ACCESS
52423
5330-00-571-9716INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
605251
5999-00-845-4676INTERCHANGEABLE
HEAT SINK,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC
5-2423
4720-01-093-7444INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE,PREFORMED
26425
4720-01-194-3505INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE
605251
5940-01-439-8376INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
52423
5340-01-586-7929INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
60525-1
4820-01-641-9913INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
6-0525-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 9540-00-931-7258?

NSN 9540-00-931-7258 is a Beam,structural, manufactured by Transtar Metals Corp, classified under FSC 9540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 9540-00-931-7258?

NSN 9540-00-931-7258 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: PA20872 (Transtar Metals Corp), 1M5784 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), AMS-QQ-A-200/13 (Sae International Dba Sae International), QQ-A-200/13 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), AMS-QQ-A-200/13 (Society of Automotive Engineers Inc) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 9540-00-931-7258?

There are 8 known substitutes for 9540-00-931-7258: 5340-00-104-2075, 5330-00-571-9716, 5999-00-845-4676 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of PA20872?

Key specifications for PA20872: Length: 10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT; Fillet Radius Where Top Left Flange Joins Web Flange/leg: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Heat Treatment: T-6 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED OR T-6511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 7178. 22 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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