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MIL-F-15160/16 — CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER

✓ Government record, cited
— · MRO · MRO_GENERAL
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MIL-F-15160/16: CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER.

CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER. Key specifications include material: FIBER CASE, body_style: TUBE TYPE, overall_length: 3.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN, fragility_factor: MODERATELY RUGGED, overall_diameter: 0.804 INCHES MINIMUM IN, features_provided: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5920-00-050-4972, 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
MRO→ MRO_GENERAL→ MIL-F-15160/16
NSN: 5920-00-050-4972
NIINs: 000504972, 000878994, 002522022, 002803181, 002810158, 002810159, 002810161, 006862664, 008139639, 008514739, 008530176, 008554262, 008838437, 009439228, 013497190, 014393790
FSC: 5920 — Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
materialFIBER CASE
body_styleTUBE TYPE
overall_length3.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
fragility_factorMODERATELY RUGGED
overall_diameter0.804 INCHES MINIMUM IN
features_providedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
precious_materialSILVER
surface_treatmentSILVER TERMINAL
specification/standard_data81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
interruption_indicator_methodOPAQUE BODY
precious_material_and_locationTERMINAL SURFACES SILVER
maximum_voltage_rating_in_volts250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
NSN5920-00-050-4972
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER TITLE COMPONENT PN MIL-F-15160/16 MFR CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALL
KEY FEATURES
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CONTINUOUS CURRENT RATING IN AMPS: 60.000
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BODY STYLE: TUBE TYPE
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OVERALL DIAMETER: 0.804 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.820 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
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INTERRUPTION INDICATOR METHOD: OPAQUE BODY
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FEATURES PROVIDED: NONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
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SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA: 81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
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SURFACE TREATMENT: NICKEL TERMINAL
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • RAID cache protection during power loss events
  • Write-back cache enablement for storage controllers
  • Enterprise server data integrity assurance
  • Hot-swap battery/capacitor replacement in production
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CONTINUOUS CURRENT RATING IN AMPS60.000
BODY STYLETUBE TYPE
OVERALL DIAMETER0.804 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.820 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
OVERALL LENGTH2.969 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
INTERRUPTION INDICATOR METHODOPAQUE BODY
FEATURES PROVIDEDNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA81349-MIL-F-15160/16 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
SURFACE TREATMENTNICKEL TERMINAL
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE RATING IN VOLTS250.0 AC AND 250.0 DC
TEST DATA DOCUMENT81349-MIL-F-15160 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 8
S37170Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
P-8-60Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
P8-C2-B60Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
F16G6040BReference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
DGBX1PT504972Reference document
Same NSN cross-reference
Reference document — Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
F16A250V60ASame NSN cross-reference
Same NSN cross-reference
Also cataloged under this NSN
LIFECYCLE
NSN statusCancelled· U.S. Government catalog
No demilitarization required
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-F-15160/16?
MIL-F-15160/16 is a CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace MIL-F-15160/16?
There are 8 known substitutes for MIL-F-15160/16: S37170, P-8-60, P8-C2-B60 and 5 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-F-15160/16?
MIL-F-15160/16 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5920-00-050-4972. 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.