[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55504D
15 December 2012
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55504C
3 May 2007
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FUSEHOLDER, EXTRACTOR POST, WHICH ACCOMMODATES 3AG (.25 INCH (IN) X 1.25 IN (6.35
MILLIMETERS (MM) X 31.75 MM)) OR .196 IN X .787 IN (5 MM X 20 MM) FUSE CARTRIDGES
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
commercial item description for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for extractor post
fuseholders that accommodate 3AG or 5 mm x 20 mm fuse cartridges. Requirements for specific fuses
are covered in the individual CID specification sheets. Fuseholders covered by this CID are intended for
commercial/industrial applications.
2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). This CID uses a classification
system which is included in the PIN as shown in the following example (see 7.1).
AA55504
/01
-
002
D
Abbreviated
Applicable CID
Dash number
Rear terminal
CID number
specification
(see applicable
code (see table
sheet (one digit)
CID specification
I and applicable
sheet)
CID sheet)
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Fuseholders supplied to this CID shall be as specified on the
applicable CID specification sheet.
3.2 CID specification sheet. The family of fuseholders shall be in accordance with the requirements
specified herein and the applicable CID specification sheet. In the event of a conflict between this
general CID and the applicable CID specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.3 Ampere rating. The ampere rating shall be 20 amperes maximum.
3.4 Voltage rating. The voltage rating shall be 250 V ac maximum.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may
improve this document should be sent to: DLA Land and Maritime, ATTN: VAT, P.O. Box 3990,
Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or email mailto:Circuit Pr ot ect @d l a. m il . Si n ce con t act i n f or m at i on can
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