Product Details | FUSIBLE PLUG

5340-00-550-8176 An externally threaded cylindrical item, usually containing a fusible core, or a tapered smooth finished press-in insert made entirely of metallic eutectic substance. If without core, the item may be machined internally or have provisions to accomodate same. It is a safety device for aircraft wheels (prevents heat induced tire explosion), boilers, compressors, and similar equipment.

Part Alternates: A3616, 5340-00-550-8176, 00-550-8176, 5340005508176, 005508176

Hardware and Abrasives | Hardware, Commercial

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assign. NIIN
53 01 JAN 1963 00-550-8176

Cross Reference | NSN 5340-00-550-8176

Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
A3616 56190 METADURE PARTS & SALES, INC. DBA METADURE PARTS & SALES
A3616 96787 STEWART AVIONICS INC

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Technical Data | NSN 5340-00-550-8176

Characteristic Specifications
CASING MATERIAL BRASS
CORE INCLUDED
CORE MATERIAL METAL, FUSIBLE
CORE DIAMETER 0.342 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM
HEAT NUMBER STAMPED ON CORE NOT INCLUDED
USAGE LOCATION OUTSIDE
SIZE DESIGNATION 9/16 IN.
THREAD SIZE AND SERIES/TYPE DESIGNATOR 9/19-18 UNS
BLOWOFF LINE ATTACHMENT PROVISION NOT INCLUDED
STANDARD DESIGNATOR AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
CORE FUSING TEMP RATING 208.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT AND 220.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
MANUFACTURERS CODE 96787
DESIGN CONTROL REFERENCE A3616

Restrictions/Controls & Freight Information | NSN 5340-00-550-8176

Category Code Description
Hazardous Material Indicator CodePThere is no information in the HMIS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product
Demilitarization Code:ANon-Munitions List Item/ Non-Strategic List Item - Demilitarization not required.
Precious Metals Indicator Code:AItem does not contain precious metal
Criticality Code:X The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.
Automatic Data Processing Equipment:0Represents items with no ADP components. NOTE: Codes 1 through 6 are only to be used when the item is Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) in its entirety and is limited to the type meeting only one of the definitions for codes 1 through 6. (See code 9)
Category Code Description
NMF Description 095190 HARDWARE, NOI
Less than car load rating
Less than truck load rating W Rating Variable
Water commodity Code 713 unknown
Originating Activity Code XX
Air Dimension Code A Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 72 inches in any dimension.
Air Commodity B Construction materials: Includes paint and related materials, prefabricated building, wood products, metal and composition materials and their products, commercial hardware and miscellaneous items, cement, asphalt, building maintenance materials.
Air Special Handling Z No special handling required.
Special Handling Code 9 unknonwn
HAZMAT
Type of Cargo Z No special type of cargo code applicable