What is Federal Supply Class 5831?

FSC 5831 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5831) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5831?

NSC 5831 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5831 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5831 in?

FSC 5831 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5831 in?

NSC 5831is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

What is an Intercommunication Station?

An Intercommunication Station is an item which may provide two-way amplified voice communications when connected to one or more like stations directly or via intermediate control equipment; includes loudspeaker (which may be used as a loudspeaker or microphone), signalling devices, amplifier and station selector switches. May include separate microphone, earphone, handset or headset. See also, TELEPHONE CONNECTING STATION.

What is an Intercommunication Set Control?

An Intercommunication Set Control (CONTROL,INTERCOMMUNICATION SET) is a component which determines the mode of operation of a INTERCOMMUNICATION SET.

Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5831

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5831

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne
Codified by United Kingdom

58	31	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5831 refers to Intercommunication And Public Address Systems, Airborne. This class is categorized under NATO Supply Group 58, which is dedicated to Communication, Detection, And Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Intercommunication And Public Address Systems, Airborne are specialized systems used in aircraft for communication and public address purposes. These systems are designed to facilitate clear and efficient communication between crew members and passengers on board an aircraft.

The intercommunication aspect of these systems allows for seamless communication between different individuals or groups within the aircraft. This includes communication between pilots, co-pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members. It ensures that important information can be relayed quickly and accurately, enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of the flight.

The public address feature of these systems enables announcements and messages to be broadcasted to passengers on board the aircraft. This is particularly useful for providing important instructions, updates, or emergency information to ensure the well-being and comfort of the passengers.

NATO Supply Class 5831 includes various components and equipment related to intercommunication and public address systems, such as microphones, speakers, amplifiers, control panels, and wiring. These systems are specifically designed and certified for use in airborne environments, taking into consideration factors such as noise, vibration, and space limitations.

Overall, NATO Supply Class 5831 plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication and public address capabilities in airborne platforms, contributing to the overall operational effectiveness and safety of military and civilian aircraft.

FSC 5831 Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne - United Kingdom (UK)

Note-Excludes oscillator items which should be classified in FSC 5955 or 5963; fiber optic items which should be classified in Group 60; electronic modules as defined under Class 5963; and electrical cable, cord and wire assemblies, harnesses and sets, related to FSG 58 equipment (see FSC 5995). In Group 58, more than in any other group, it frequently happens that the same name is listed as an index entry in each of several classes. In addition, that name may also appear as an entry in groups other than 58. Each such entry refers to a distinctly different part or assembly, even though the different items have the same name. The listing of the same names in two or more classes indicates that, in one form, the part or assembly covered by the name is applicable to the equipment covered by one class, and in another form is applicable to the equipment covered by another class. For example, the item name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is applicable to two distinctly different assemblies, one of which has an application in cryptologic equipment, covered by Class 5810, and the other in radar equipment covered by Class 5840. Consequently the name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is an entry under each of the two classes. When an item identification bears a name which is indexed under more than one class of Group 58, or in Group 58 and in some other group, the item will be classified in the same class as its next higher assembly in the manner described in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M. Also excluded from this group are data transmission and communications equipment such as terminals, sensors and other devices designed for use with a configuration of ADPE.

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Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5831

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