Cartridge Fuse

NSN: 5920-00-078-8659 | Model: MEN15

A fuse in which the element is enclosed in a cylindrical body. The element may be renewable. The terminals may be of varying types. It may contain a visual indication that the fusible element is severed, and may also provide an audible alarm through auxiliary circuitry. For noncylindrical items, see fuse, enclosed link.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

5920-00-078-8659

DEMIL

Body Style

Tube type

Terminal Material

Brass or copper or copper alloy

Terminal Surface Treatment

Nickel

Overall Length

Between 1.469 inches and 1.531 inches

Overall Diameter

Between 0.402 inches and 0.410 inches

Case Material

Fiber

Continuous Current Rating In Amps

15.000

Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts

125.0 ac and 125.0 dc

Circuit Over-current Interruption Type

Time delay

Interruption Indicator Method

Opaque body

Features Provided

Nonrenewable fusible element

Circuit Over-current Interruption Delay Time In Seconds

12.0 200 pct of current rating

Short-circuit/interrupt Current Rating In Amps

10000.0

Test Data Document

81349-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", "", etc.).

Specification Data

81349-mil-f-15160/9 government specification

Inventory Check

The last inventory check on this NSN was done on 05/21/2023. Due to rapid changes in inventory this may not be the current stock qty.

New Surplus: 30
New: 11
As Removed: 1

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 5920-00-078-8659 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Protectors Absorbers Arrestors Fuses

Cross Reference:

MEN15
MEN15
102818
F09B125V15A
F09B125V15A
MIL-PRF-15160/9
FNM15A
F09B125V15A
395-218-001
23243
F09B125V15A
MS90084-15
MIL-F-15160/9
MS90084-15
MS90084-15
MS90084-15

Cage Codes:

Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp (CAGE 21810)
Federal Pacific Electric Co (CAGE 72076)
Omatech Service Ltd (CAGE 0B6Z5)
Alliedsignal Inc (CAGE 72599)
Military Specifications (CAGE 81349)
Cooper Bussmann, Llc (CAGE 71400)
Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 99193)
Rand Holdings, Llc Dresser (CAGE 12570)
Generac Corp (CAGE 28813)

Replacements:

5920-00-078-8659 replaces 5920-00-015-0129
5920-00-078-8659 replaces 5920-00-142-4805
5920-00-078-8659 replaces 5920-00-503-2880
5920-00-078-8659 replaces 5920-00-760-8061

Schedule B & Trade:

Schedule B: 8536100040 (NAICS 335313)

Fuses, except glass cartridge, for a voltage not exceeding 1, 000 v
SITC: 77251

Fuses for electrical apparatus used with circuits not exceeding 1, 000 volts
End Use: 20005

Electric apparatus

Identification:

HMIC

P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of federal standard 313 and a msds may be required by the user. The requirement for a msds is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of item.

PMIC

U - Precious metal content is unknown

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:

NMFC:

062060 - Fuses noi in boxes
WCC:

72D - Communications/electronics, other than sigint/ew or comsec repair parts and components
SHC:

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
ADC:

A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
ACC:

H - Instruments/equipment/supplies for radio, communications, electrical, laboratory, etc. (includes signal corps)
LTL:

W - Rating variable
TCC:

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
D
Quantity per pack
5
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
N/A
Classification Control
U
MGMT_CTL
Q2200x-
Repariability
This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $6.44 to $10.73..
Does NSN 5920-00-078-8659 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Bureau Of The Census, Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, U.s. Marine Corps, Department Of The Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, U.s. Coast Guard, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Procurement and Supplies Department U.s. Postal Service , Spain, Singapore, Kuwait, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic Of Korea, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Greece, and Turkey
What is the NIIN of NSN 5920-00-078-8659?
000788659 or 00-078-8659
Does NSN 5920-00-078-8659 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 5920-00-078-8659?
No solicitations for this NSN.
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Jan 01, 1961