8496A-001-UK6

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8496A-001-UK6
Federal Supply Group
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
National Stock Number
5985-01-249-6037
Item Name Code
00838
Assigment Date
02/13/1987 (39 years ago)

A holder designed to accommodate and position a brush against a commutator or collector ring. Also includes items consisting of two or more brush holders (boxes) cast as an inseparable unit. May include facilities for applying pressure to the brush(es) and may also be furnished with the brush(es). See also holder assembly, electrical contact brush.

2.900 inches nominal overall height, 1.700 inches nominal overall width, 6.200 inches nominal overall length, transmission line application design, coaxial type body style

Characteristics

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Application Design
transmission line
Body Style
coaxial type
Overall Length
6.200 inches nominal
Overall Height
2.900 inches nominal
Overall Width
1.700 inches nominal
Power Rating
1.0 watts average and 100.0 watts peak
Insertion Loss At Minimum Attenuation In Maximum Decibels
0.9
Overall Attenuation Range In Decibels
+0.0 to 10.0
Attenuation Variation Method
continuous
Mounting Facility Type And Quantity
1 bracket
Frequency Range
0.000 hertz minimum and 4.000 gigahertz maximum
Overall Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels
-1.70 to 1.70
Segment Attenuation Range In Decibels
+0.00 to 110.00
Segment Attenuation Accuracy In Decibels
-1.30 to 1.30 and -1.70 to 1.70
Adjustment Device Type And Quantity
1 knob
Terminal Type And Quantity
2 connector, receptacle

Classification Data

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Type of Item Identification
1 - Full descriptive item identification
Source of Supply
SMS - Defense logistics agency, enterprise business systems
Demilitarization
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)"
Criticality
X - The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Federal Item Identification Guide
A223A0
Precious Metals Indicator
A - Item does not contain precious metal.
Pseudo Item Name Code
0000838
Hazardous Material 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.
Schedule B Code
8529109000

Freight Information

Comprehensive freight classifications, shipping codes, and handling specifications for domestic and international transport compliance.

Major Organizational Entity
TX
National Motor Freight Classification Item Number
061700
National Motor Freight Classification Sub-Item Number
Z
Uniform Freight Classification Item Number
34580
National Motor Freight Class Rating
W - Rating variable
Water Commodity
658 - Electrical appliances, small
Type of Cargo
Z - No special type of cargo code applicable
Special Hand
9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
Air Dimension
A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity
HZ -
National Motor Freight Description
elec appliances/instruments noi

FAQs

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What is the FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-249-6037?
The FSCG of the NSN 5985-01-249-6037 is 5985
Does the NSN 5985-01-249-6037 have a Schedule B code assigned?
Yes, the Schedule B code is 8529109000
Does NSN 5985-01-249-6037 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)"
Does NSN 5985-01-249-6037 contain precious materials?
Item does not contain precious metal.
Does NSN 5985-01-249-6037 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.
When the NSN 5985-01-249-6037 was assigned to the Federal Catalog?
It was assigned 39 years ago, on Fri, Feb 13, 1987

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