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Falcon A20278-000-00 #15 SFIC Cam M381 Outside Replacement Cylinder Part, 10-Pack

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Falcon A20278-000-00 #15 SFIC Cam M381 Outside Replacement Cylinder Part, 10-Pack

The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a genuine OEM replacement #15 SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core) cam designed for M381 outside cylinder applications. Supplied in a convenient 10-pack, this commercial-grade cylinder component is engineered for compatibility with Falcon lock systems and provides a reliable, direct-fit solution for maintaining or restoring proper cylinder function. Ideal for facilities managers, locksmiths, and service technicians who require authentic Falcon parts for professional-quality repairs and maintenance.

Key Features

  • Genuine Falcon Replacement Part: Authentic Falcon OEM cylinder cam engineered for precise fit and dependable performance in Falcon lock systems.
  • SFIC Compatibility: Designed specifically for Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) cylinder applications, enabling straightforward core swaps without special tooling.
  • M381 Outside Application: Configured as a #15 cam for M381 outside cylinder positions, ensuring correct operation in designated Falcon hardware assemblies.
  • Commercial-Grade Quality: Manufactured to commercial standards for use in demanding institutional and commercial environments requiring long-term reliability.
  • 10-Pack Quantity: Supplied in a 10-pack format for efficient servicing of multiple doors or maintaining an on-hand stock of critical replacement components.
  • Direct-Fit Design: Purpose-built as a drop-in replacement to minimize installation time and reduce downtime during lock maintenance or repair operations.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Cylinders
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: A20278-000-00
  • Features: Falcon Lock Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments

Why Falcon A20278-000-00?

Falcon lock components are built to exacting commercial standards, ensuring that replacement parts like the A20278-000-00 SFIC cam deliver the same precision and durability as original factory hardware. For facilities and security professionals who depend on Falcon systems, using genuine OEM replacement parts helps maintain system integrity and ensures consistent, trouble-free operation across all serviced openings.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Cylinders
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
A20278-000-00
Features:
Falcon Lock Parts

Falcon A20278-000-00 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Falcon A20278-000-00 part, and is it a complete cylinder?
It is a #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside cylinder applications, not a complete cylinder and not a core. The cam is the driver at the back of the cylinder that transfers key rotation into the lock. If you need a keyed cylinder or an interchangeable core, this is not that item; it is the small OEM Falcon component you fit to restore correct cam function.
2) Will this Falcon cam work on a full size interchangeable core cylinder?
No. The A20278-000-00 is specified for Small Format Interchangeable Core applications on M381 outside cylinders. For a full size interchangeable core setup you would be looking at FSIC hardware instead, such as the Schlage Commercial 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder with convertible tailpiece cam, or the 20-057-C FSIC core in C keyway.
3) I need a replacement cam for a Corbin Russwin or Schlage mortise cylinder, not Falcon. Will this fit?
No. The #15 cam here is a Falcon OEM part matched to Falcon M381 outside cylinder positions. For other brands the cam is normally specified as part of the cylinder itself, for example the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder with an A02 straight cam, the 1070 1-1/4 inch 6-pin housing with an A01 cloverleaf cam, or the Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 rim cylinders with vertical or horizontal tailpiece cams.
4) Is the Falcon A20278-000-00 a cylinder I can key, or just a cam?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside cylinder positions - a replacement part, not a keyed cylinder. If you need a complete keyable interchangeable core, the BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin cylinder core or the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder are cores in their own right, and the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in a C keyway. The Falcon cam is the drive piece that transfers core rotation to the lock.
5) My Falcon opening needs a mortise cylinder with a cam, not just the cam. What should I order?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 supplies only the #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside positions. For a complete mortise cylinder with the cam already fitted, the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series Grade 1 mortise cylinder comes in 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam, the Corbin Russwin 1070 Grade 1 housing is a 1-1/4 inch 6-pin with an A01 cloverleaf cam, and the Corbin Russwin 1080 is a 1-1/2 inch LFIC 6-pin mortise cylinder with the A01 Schlage L cam for L9000 mortise locks. Confirm your keyway and cam pattern match the lock before swapping brands.
6) What do I use if the opening takes a rim cylinder rather than an SFIC cam?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a cam for M381 outside SFIC cylinder applications and will not serve a rim device. For rim applications, the Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and two keys, the 20-022 is the same 6-pin rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam, and the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Corbin Russwin's 3070 is a 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece.
7) Does the Falcon A20278 cam come as a single piece or a multi-pack?
It ships as a 10-pack of the #15 cam. That suits a locksmith or maintenance shop servicing several openings at once or holding shelf stock for M381 work, but if you only need one cam for a single door you will still be buying ten.
8) Is the A20278 an aftermarket cam or a genuine Falcon part?
Genuine Falcon OEM. It is the factory #15 cam, so it drops into the M381 outside cylinder position without filing or shimming, which matters when a facility is trying to keep every Falcon opening operating the same way.
9) I need a drill-resistant or patented-key core instead of a standard one. What are my options?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is the #15 SFIC cam and carries no keying of its own. For higher-security cores, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core, 7-pin, in brass 150 Series, while the BEST 1C Series is a standard 5-pin core and the BEST 1CB is a Peaks 150 Series interchangeable core. Pin count and core format need to match the housing you are putting it into.
10) Will a Kaba Ilco universal cylinder replace the Falcon A20278-000-00?
No. The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a #15 SFIC cam sized for M381 outside cylinder positions, while the Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder, and the 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder for Sargent. Those are complete cylinders for knob, lever, and deadbolt bodies; they replace a cylinder assembly, not the cam inside an SFIC mortise housing.
11) Is the Falcon A20278-000-00 the right part for an Adams Rite narrow stile deadlock?
No. The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a commercial #15 SFIC cam for Falcon M381 outside cylinder applications. Adams Rite deadlock openings use their own trim: the 4024 cylinder pull mounts with a trim plate for MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch systems, the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws for the same MS1847, the 4026 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull for 5017 wood door deadlocks, and the 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder for doors 1/2 inch minimum thickness.
12) What replaces a cylinder in a residential-style handleset or deadbolt, since the Falcon part will not?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a commercial Falcon lock part - a #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside cylinders. For handleset and deadbolt retrofits, Medeco offers the 1012040 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the 1065140 5-pin retrofit cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, the 1065244 5-pin lazy motion rim cylinder with Emtek tailpiece, and the 1075127 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. Emtek also lists the CY4 cylinder sold each.
13) I want to standardize a building on one keyway rather than service Falcon cams. What mortise cylinder should I look at?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a Falcon-specific #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside positions, so it ties you to the Falcon assembly it belongs to. If you are standardizing, the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial grade mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway with a 643E aged bronze finish - both let multiple openings share one keyway.
14) Is the A20278 cam suitable for commercial and institutional buildings, or is it a residential part?
It is a commercial-grade part, built for the kind of service load you see in offices, schools, hospitals, government buildings, warehouses, retail, and multi-tenant residential properties. Facilities standardized on Falcon hardware use it to keep SFIC cylinder assemblies operating correctly across many openings.
15) Do I need special tools to swap the core once this cam is installed?
No special tooling. The cam is built for SFIC applications, where cores are pulled and replaced with a control key rather than disassembling the lock. That is the point of running SFIC across a facility: rekeying an opening becomes a core swap.
16) Is there a non-keyed option if the second side of the door does not need to lock?
The Falcon A20278-000-00 is a functional #15 SFIC cam for M381 outside cylinder positions, so it serves a live keyed core. Where an opening only needs the appearance of a cylinder, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder measures 1-5/32 inch in diameter and provides the look without lock function.
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Does the Falcon A20278-000-00 come with a warranty?
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