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BB-559/A
Cell, Battery
Part NumberBB-559/A
ManufacturerUS Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6140-01-211-9906 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCELL,BATTERY
Federal Supply Class6140 — Batteries, Rechargeable
Voltage In Volts1.2
Terminal TypeTHREADED POST LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Ampere Hour Capacity17.00
Overall Length2.308 INCHES MAXIMUM
Terminal Quantity2
Time Capacity In Hours1.00
Overall Height6.760 INCHES MAXIMUM
Overall Width1.288 INCHES MAXIMUM
Battery ElectrolyteALKALINE
Vendor Part Numbers19681
Cancelled NSN6140-01-291-6443 (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 BB-559/A available?
We can source BB-559/A 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 BB-559/A by US Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If BB-559/A 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 BB-559/A?
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 BB-559/A?
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.