MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
AA55496-008
Fuse, Cartridge
Part NumberAA55496-008
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5920-01-227-1877 (NSN)
Federal Item NameFUSE,CARTRIDGE
Federal Supply Class5920 — Fuses and Lightning Arresters
Terminal Thickness0.125 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialCOPPER TERMINAL
Overall Length4.375 INCHES NOMINAL
Circuit Over Current Interruption20.0 200 PCT OF CURRENT RATING
Features ProvidedNONRENEWABLE FUSIBLE ELEMENT
Continuous Current Rating In Amps40.000
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL
Center To Center Distance Between3.954 INCHES NOMINAL
Mounting Hole Diameter0.344 INCHES NOMINAL
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts700.0 AC AND 700.0 DC
Interruption Indicator MethodOPAQUE BODY
Cancelled NSN5920-01-289-4828 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is AA55496-008 available?
We can source AA55496-008 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is AA55496-008 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If AA55496-008 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like AA55496-008?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for AA55496-008?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.