NSN 6159W

"a device with means other than fuses for automatically opening the circuit in which it is installed when the current varies from the predetermined value for which the device is set. May include provisions for manual operation. At least one set of contacts must be in series with the actuating element(s). A combination of semiconductor and passive devices may be used in lieu of contacts. For automatically operated items in which the actuating (tripping) element and contacts are not in series, see relay (as modified). For items which are operated both manually and automatically but the actuating elements and contact are not in series, see relay-switch. Excludes:circuit breaker box and magneto "breaker" assemblies. See also switch (as modified); and controller."

6159w type nondefinitive spec/std data.

NSN 5960-00-809-3171 Datasheet

(NSN) National Stock Number

5960-00-809-3171

(FSG) Federal Supply Group

59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

(FSC) Federal Supply Classification

5960 - Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware

(NIIN) National Item Identification Number

00-809-3171

Requires Demilitarization

Yes

(INC) Item Name Code

00001

Date

Mon, Jan 1, 1962

Schedule B Code

8540890020

Nondefinitive Spec/Std Data

6159w type

Identification

Demilitarization Code

Q - "commerce control list items (ccli) - mut to the point of scrap required outside the united states. Inside the united states, mut is required when the demil integrity code (ic) is "3" and mut is not required when the demic is "6" (note 8)"

Precious Metals Indicator

U - Precious metal content is unknown

Hazardous Metals Indicator

P - Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 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.

Pseudo Item Name Code

0000001

Cross Reference

CAGE Codes

81349

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M

Military standards and standards organizations (ex:stanags,milspecs,defstans)

Freight Information

Air Commodity

HZ -

Air Dimension

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

National Motor Freight Class Rating

W - Rating variable

Special Handling

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)

Type of Cargo

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

Uniform Freight Classification Item Number

35396

Water Commodity

654 - Tubes, x-ray

National Motor Freight Classification Item Number

063476

Schedule B & Trade

Schedule B

8540-89-0020

Description

gas and vapor electron tubes, nesoi

End Use

21400 - Telecommunications equipment

Unit of Quantity

NO

USDA

Yes

(SITC) Standard International Trade Classification

77627

(NAICS) North American Industrial Classification System

334419

Questions & Answers

1. What is the FSCG of the NSN 5960-00-809-3171?

   The FSCG of the NSN 5960-00-809-3171 is 5960

2. Does the NSN 5960-00-809-3171 have a Schedule B code assigned?

   Yes, the Schedule B code is 8540890020

3. Does NSN 5960-00-809-3171 require demilitarization?

   "commerce control list items (ccli) - mut to the point of scrap required outside the united states. Inside the united states, mut is required when the demil integrity code (ic) is "3" and mut is not required when the demic is "6" (note 8)"

4. Does NSN 5960-00-809-3171 contain precious materials?

   Precious metal content is unknown

5. Does NSN 5960-00-809-3171 contain hazardous materials?

   Indicates there is no information in the hmirs. The nsn is in a fsc in table ii of fed std 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.

6. When the NSN 5960-00-809-3171 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?

   It was assigned 64 years ago, on Mon, Jan 1, 1962