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K56 — RETAINER

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

K56: RETAINER.

The RETAINER is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include material: STEEL OVERALL, bolt_type: REVERSIBLE BEVEL, action_type: SPRING, strike_keeper_type: BOX, end_item_identification: TRAINER,HUMAN CENTRIFUGE. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5360-00-312-4846, 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
K56
NSN: 5360-00-312-4846
NIINs: 003124846, 003623302, 006177630, 012193687, 012760734
FSC: 5360 — Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs
CAGE: 47496 — THE DEWEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION DIV PITOMETER LOG DIVISION (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialSTEEL OVERALL
bolt_typeREVERSIBLE BEVEL
action_typeSPRING
strike_keeper_typeBOX
end_item_identificationTRAINER,HUMAN CENTRIFUGE
NSN5360-00-312-4846
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available RETAINER TITLE COMPONENT PN K56 MFR RETAINER
KEY FEATURES
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MATERIAL: STEEL OVERALL
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MATERIALSTEEL OVERALL
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 10
7-1LPC58Reference document
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8-4JPC58Reference document
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207-8ALT1PC58Reference document
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8-1APC58Reference document
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Reference document — Secondary reference
24-1FPC59Reference document
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Reference document — Secondary reference
7-1PALT1PC58Reference document
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Reference document — Secondary reference
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 K56?
K56 is a RETAINER.
What parts can replace K56?
There are 10 known substitutes for K56: 7-1LPC58, 8-4JPC58, 207-8ALT1PC58 and 7 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for K56?
K56 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5360-00-312-4846. 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.