Part Details | SPARK GAP
5840-00-836-0163 An item designed to act as a switching or triggering device by means of a disruptive discharge of electricity (a spark) between the electrodes. The insulation (usually air) between the electrodes is self-restoring after passage of the spark. For spark gaps used as a protective device, see ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. For items with additional circuitry which perform complete modulation functions, see MODULATOR, RADAR.
Alternate Parts: AG150002, AG1500-02, 9976013, 5840-00-836-0163, 00-836-0163, 5840008360163, 008360163
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | JAN 01, 1962 | 00-836-0163 | 00171 ( SPARK GAP ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 5840-00-836-0163
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| AG1500-02 | 24446 | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| 9976013 | 18876 | U S ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILECOMMAND |
Technical Data | NSN 5840-00-836-0163
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |
| ELECTRODE MATERIAL | TUNGSTEN |
| ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| OVERALL DIAMETER | 0.890 INCHES NOMINAL |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 0.520 INCHES NOMINAL |
| MOUNTING CONFIGURATION | BRACKET MTD |
| FSC APPLICATION DATA | ANTENNA-RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER GROUP |