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A6559 — RETAINER CARTRIDGE

✓ Government record, cited
— · NUT WASHER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

A6559: RETAINER CARTRIDGE.

The RETAINER CARTRIDGE is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include end_item_identification: RAST SYSTEM. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5315-01-157-0961, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
A6559
NSN: 5315-01-157-0961
NIINs: 011570961, 012875934
FSC: 5315 — Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins
CAGE: 72464 — CUTLER METAL PRODUCTS CO (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
end_item_identificationRAST SYSTEM
NSN5315-01-157-0961
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
NUT & WASHER — GRADE MATCHING REQUIRED Hex NUT CROSS-SECTION WASHER OD: — SIZE: — MATERIAL: — PN: A6559 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Grade matters for torque spec — don't mix grades. A Grade 5 nut on a Grade 8 bolt weakens the joint. Lock nuts, wing nuts, and castle nuts are NOT interchangeable with standard hex ✓ BROKER TIP Match nut to bolt thread class and material. Stainless bolt + zinc nut = galvanic corrosion. Always verify finish matches (plain, zinc, hot-dip galvanized) PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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WIRE STOCK DIAMETER: 0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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PRONG LENGTH: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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MATERIAL: STEEL OVERALL
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WIRE STOCK DIAMETER0.060 INCHES NOMINAL IN
PRONG LENGTH1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALSTEEL OVERALL
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 3
2AT456Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Secondary reference
CC0-060Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Design control — primary reference
2AT456ASame NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Terminal item — no further procurement; issued until stock is exhaustedNo demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A6559?
A6559 is a RETAINER CARTRIDGE.
What parts can replace A6559?
There are 3 known substitutes for A6559: 2AT456, CC0-060, 2AT456A. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for A6559?
A6559 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5315-01-157-0961. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.