Mounted Magnetic Compass

NSN: 6605-00-179-5845 | Model: AS17983

An instrument which utilizes a magnetic needle or indicator and a graduated dial or card to determine direction in relation to the magnetic north. It has provisions for mounting in a fixed position to insure proper alignment when in use.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

6605-00-179-5845

DEMIL

Overall Length

3.750 inches

Overall Height

2.375 inches

Overall Width

2.375 inches

Illuminated Feature

Included

Illuminated Location

Over or under

Design Type

Side reading

Mounting Method

Flange

Instrument Type

Wet

Fluid Type

Petroleum base

Bowl Shape

Flat

Bowl Element Type

Card

Card Size

1.750 inches

Compensating Feature

Included

Compensator Type

Permanent bar magnets

Heeling Correctors

Provided

Smallest Increment In Deg

5.0 card

Recent Solicitations

Solicitation	Return by Date	Buyer Code	Quantity
SPE4A619Q0379	2018-12-11	DTB00	305 EA

Inventory Check

The last inventory check on this NSN was done on 02/09/2023. Due to rapid changes in inventory this may not be the current stock qty.

Overhauled: 1
As Removed: 1
Serviceable: 1
New: 2
New Surplus: 1

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 6605-00-179-5845 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Navigational Instruments

Cross Reference:

AS17983
CB2125-28
MS17983-4
CB-2125-8
MS17983-4
CB-2125-T28

Cage Codes:

Society Of Automotive Engineers Inc (CAGE 81343)
G T A A Llc (CAGE 70214)
Military Standards (CAGE 96906)

Schedule B & Trade:

Schedule B: 9014900000 (NAICS 334511)

Parts & accessories for direction finding compasses and other navigational instruments and appliances
SITC: 87412

Parts and accessories of navigational instruments and appliances
End Use: 22220

Marine engines, parts

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

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

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:

057800 - Drawing instruments noi in boxes
ACC:

B - Construction materials: includes paint and related materials, prefabricated building, wood products, metal and composition mater
ADC:

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

F - 150.0
LTL:

F - 150.0
SHC:

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

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
WCC:

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

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
D
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
N/A
Classification Control
J
MGMT_CTL
J2200x-
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 $3,718.02 to $6,196.70..
Does NSN 6605-00-179-5845 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Army, Department Of The Air Force, Department Of The Navy, Brazil, Spain, Columbia, Australia, Canada, Republic Of Korea, Philippines, Netherlands, and Turkey
What is the NIIN of NSN 6605-00-179-5845?
001795845 or 00-179-5845
Does NSN 6605-00-179-5845 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6605-00-179-5845?
Solicitation SPE4A619Q0379 for qty 305 on 12/05/2018
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Dec 18, 1968