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PA6256Beam,structural

Transtar Metals Corp · NSN 9540-01-071-3520 · FSC 9540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 9540-01-071-3520 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 9540-01-071-3520. Primary manufacturer part number: PA6256.
Features
  • Beam,structural — FSC 9540
  • Weight Per Unit Measure: 0.355 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS
  • Second Tip Relationship to First Tip: IDENTICAL
  • Left Top Inside Angle: 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
  • Right Side Top Flange Thickness: 0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Fillet Radius Where Top Right Flange Joins Web Flange/leg: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Right Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy 2024 construction
General Description

The Beam,structural, cataloged under National Stock Number 9540-01-071-3520, 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 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 8 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
NSN9540-01-071-3520
Primary Part NumberPA6256
Item NameBeam,structural
FSC / FSG9540 / 95 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTranstar Metals Corp
StatusACTIVE
Weight Per Unit Measure0.355 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS
Second Tip Relationship to First TipIDENTICAL
Left Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY 2024
Right Side Top Flange Thickness0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fillet Radius Where Top Right Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Right Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationAMS-QQ-A-200/3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Specification/standard Data81755-K40 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
First Tip StyleSQUARE END
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3511 TEMPER
Length10.000 FEET MINIMUM AND 12.000 FEET MAXIMUM FT
Heat TreatmentT-3511 SOLUTION HEAT TREATED
Fillet Radius Where Top Left Flange Joins Web Flange/leg0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Basic Shape StyleT SHAPE
Left Side Top Flange Thickness0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Top Flange Width2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Fabrication MethodEXTRUDED
Left Side Top Flange Distance to Center of Both Flanges1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Leg Thickness0.070 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Third Tip Relationship to Preceding TipsIDENTICAL W/FIRST TIP
Right Top Inside Angle90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
PA6256 Transtar Metals Corp (USA)
18048 International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp (USA)
9540PL0905355 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
MS14375E101 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
60-4930 Transtar Metals Corp (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/3 Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (USA)
AMS-QQ-A-200/3 Sae International Dba Sae International (USA)
K40A36T3511 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (USA)
QQ-A-200/3 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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DRILL,TWIST
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 9540-01-071-3520?

NSN 9540-01-071-3520 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 9540-01-071-3520?

NSN 9540-01-071-3520 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: PA6256 (Transtar Metals Corp), 18048 (International Light Metals Corp Sub of Martin Marietta Corp), 9540PL0905355 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), MS14375E101 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 60-4930 (Transtar Metals Corp) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 9540-01-071-3520?

There are 12 known substitutes for 9540-01-071-3520: 5977-00-012-8257, 5133-00-189-9293, 5935-00-192-4894 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of PA6256?

Key specifications for PA6256: Weight Per Unit Measure: 0.355 POUNDS PER LINEAR FOOT LBS; Second Tip Relationship to First Tip: IDENTICAL; Left Top Inside Angle: 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024. 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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