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		                        | National Stock Number:
 5840-01-286-9462
 
 Federal Supply Class:
 5840
 
 National Item Identification Number:
 012869462
 
 Description:
 SPARK GAP
 
 Detail:
 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.
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 Manufacturer Information:
 
 | 2025-01 | 08125 | U S DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION |  | 2025-01 | 23663 | JOSLYN PRODUCTS | 
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 Techincal Specification:
 
 | ELECTRODE MATERIAL | CERAMIC AND STEEL |  | ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |  | III GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |  | PROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS | PACS | 
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