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GC501N-A2856 — BAND,RETAINING

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

GC501N-A2856: BAND,RETAINING.

The BAND,RETAINING is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-01-166-0844, 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
GC501N-A2856
NSN: 5340-01-166-0844
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
CAGE: 26512 — NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberGC501N-A2856
NSN5340-01-166-0844
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
O-RING / SEAL — MATERIAL DETERMINES APPLICATION ID: — CROSS-SECTION CS: — SPECIFICATION Material: — Durometer: — Temp: — PN: GC501N-A2856 MFR: OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Wrong material = failure. Viton for oil/fuel, EPDM for water/steam, Buna-N for general purpose, Silicone for food-grade. Chemical incompatibility causes swelling, brittleness, or rapid degradation ✓ BROKER TIP Durometer (hardness) affects sealing pressure tolerance. Higher Shore A = harder = higher pressure. Standard durometer is 70A — verify if application requires different hardness PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
5340-00-000-0068 5340-00-000-0132 5340-00-000-8150 5340-00-001-1251 5340-00-001-1264 5340-00-001-1265 5340-00-001-1266 5340-00-001-1275
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 1
2430-125-2856Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is GC501N-A2856?
GC501N-A2856 is a BAND,RETAINING.
What parts can replace GC501N-A2856?
There is 1 known substitute for GC501N-A2856: 2430-125-2856. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for GC501N-A2856?
GC501N-A2856 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5340-01-166-0844. 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.