NSN 4310-00-720-0956
Part Details | RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR UNIT
4310-00-720-0956 An assembled unit consisting of a commonly mounted reciprocating compressor(s) and a prime mover(s). For items with additional equipment which extends the function of the unit beyond the delivery of compressed air or gas, see PNEUMATIC TOOL AND COMPRESSOR OUTFIT, or more specific names, as applicable. Excludes AUXILIARY SET, ENGINE DRIVEN.
Alternate Parts: V2A4MC11, 4310-00-720-0956, 00-720-0956, 4310007200956, 007200956
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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43 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-720-0956 | 29301 ( COMPRESSOR UNIT, RECIPROCATING ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
V DESIGN

Cross Reference | NSN 4310-00-720-0956
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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V2A4MC11 | 93234 | WORTHINGTON COMPRESSORS INCAIR POWER AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIP DIV |
Technical Data | NSN 4310-00-720-0956
Characteristic | Specifications |
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COMPRESSOR QUANTITY | 1 |
DUTY CYCLE IN PERCENT | 100 |
GAS FOR WHICH DESIGNED | AIR |
DISCHARGE FLOW RATE | 15.000 CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE |
DISCHARGE PRESSURE | 4000.000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE |
COMPRESSOR SPEED AT RATED CAPACITY IN RPM | 1350.0 |
COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN | SINGLE |
MOUNTING TYPE | M ANY ACCEPTABLE |
RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR DESIGN | COMPOUND ACTING |
CYLINDER QUANTITY | 2 |
CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT STYLE | "V" DESIGN |
STAGE QUANTITY | 4 |
PRIME MOVER TYPE | GASOLINE ENGINE |
DISCHARGE CONNECTION QUANTITY | 1 |
SAFETY DEVICE TYPE | RELIEF VALVE |
CONTROL DEVICE TYPE | AUTOMATIC START-STOP |
SILENCER TYPE | DISCHARGE |
TEMP RATING PER FUNCTION | -54.0 DEG CELSIUS MINIMUM OPERATING |
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | MC-11 TYPE |
UNPACKAGED UNIT LENGTH | 84.00 INCHES NOMINAL |
UNPACKAGED UNIT WIDTH | 60.00 INCHES NOMINAL |
UNPACKAGED UNIT HEIGHT | 56.00 INCHES NOMINAL |
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION | THE TYPE MC-11 COMPRESSOR IS INTENDED FOR USE IN STARTING JET ENGINE POWERED AIRCRAFT USING FUEL COMBUSTION TYPE STARTERS AND IS CAPABLE OF MEETING ALL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY AIRCRAFT REQUIRING AIR BETWEEN 50 AND 4000 PSI; THE COMPRESSOR IS AIR TRANSPORTABLE AND EQUIPPED FOR OPERATION UNDER EXTREME ENVIORNMENTAL CONDITIONS |
RELATIONSHIP TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT | THE MC-11 COMPRESSOR IS SIMILAR TO THE MC-1 MODIFIED NSN 4310-00-697-0858; THE BASIC DIFFERENCE IS THE PSI AND LOW PRESSURE REGULATING SYS AS THIS UNIT IS REGULATED FROM 50 TO 3200 PSI AND THE MC-1 MODIFIED IS REGULATED FROM 0 TO 500 PSI; THE STORAGE CAPACITY ON THE MC-11 IS 8000 CUBIC INCHES,ON THE MC-1 MOD IT IS 5500 CU INCHES |
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE | AF TO. 34Y1-125-11 |
ENTRY DATE | 85-08-20 |