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Falcon A23161-06 G Key in Lever Cylinder, RU /T series 381 IS, 6-Pin G Keyway, 2 Cut Keys

Falcon A23161-06 G Key in Lever Cylinder, RU /T series 381 IS, 6-Pin G Keyway, 2 Cut Keys

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Falcon A23161-06 G Key in Lever Cylinder, RU /T series 381 IS, 6-Pin G Keyway, 2 Cut Keys

Ensure seamless performance and exact factory fitment with the Falcon A23161-06 Conventional Key-in-Lever Cylinder. Engineered by Allegion specifically for heavy-duty commercial environments, this replacement lock cylinder is purpose-built exclusively for the Inside Suffix (IS) mechanism of Falcon RU Series and T Series 381 Apartment Exit locks.

Unlike standard, generic lock cylinders, the A23161-06 features a tailored tailpiece configuration designed to interact precisely with the specialized internal timing of the 381 Inside function. Machined from solid brass bar stock for long-lasting wear resistance and butter-smooth operations, it comes factory-configured with a 6-pin depth profile in Falcon’s standard G Keyway. Pinned to a standalone Keyed Different (KD) security profile, each cylinder includes two (2) nickel-silver cut keys, making it an instant, drop-in choice for facility upgrades, repairs, and re-keying projects.

Product Features

  • Specialized Function Fit: Engineered exclusively for the Falcon RU and T Series 381 Inside Suffix (IS) Apartment Exit function locksets.

  • Solid Brass Durability: The plug and cylinder housing are precision-machined from solid brass bar stock to resist friction wear and guarantee smooth, everyday operations.

  • Standard G Keyway: Pre-broached with Falcon's standard "G" conventional keyway pattern, simplifying integration into existing hardware groupings.

  • High-Security 6-Pin Configuration: Features a robust 6-pin pinning system, providing superior pick-resistance and expanded master-keying options compared to basic 5-pin components.

  • Keyed Different (KD): Shipped with a unique, individual key configuration to protect isolated doors or specialized exit pathways.

  • Ready Out of the Box: Includes two (2) premium nickel-silver keys cut directly to the cylinder's factory pinning structure.

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Manufacturer Falcon (An Allegion Brand)
Part Number A23161-06 G / A23161-06-626-G
Cylinder Type Conventional Key-In-Knob / Key-In-Lever (KIL)
Compatible Lock Function Falcon T Series & RU Series 381 Inside Suffix (IS)
Number of Pins 6-Pin
Keyway Falcon G Keyway (Standard)
Keying Configuration Keyed Different (KD)
Included Keys 2 Cut Keys (Nickel Silver)
Material Solid Brass Housing and Plug

 

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Series:
Q330 Series
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Product Type:
Cylinders
Subcategory:
Cylinder
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Lever
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon A23161-06 G 626-1 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will this Falcon cylinder key into my existing building master key system?
It is pre-broached to Falcon's standard G keyway with a 6-pin plug, so it will accept keys cut on the G keyway and can be pinned into an existing G-keyway system. As shipped it is keyed different, with its own two nickel silver cut keys, so a locksmith would need to repin it to your bitting to bring it onto an existing master. If your building runs a different Falcon keyway, this one will not take those keys.
2) Can I order several of these Falcon 381 cylinders keyed alike instead of keyed different?
Yes. Keying is a required choice at order time: KD, keyed different, is the standard, and KA, keyed alike, is the alternative. Keyed alike is what you want when several apartment exit doors or a bank of openings should run on one key. Choose KD when each opening needs to stay isolated on its own key.
3) I need a key-in-knob replacement cylinder but my lock is not a Falcon 381. What else is there?
The Falcon A23161-06 only suits Falcon RU/T Series 381 IS locks, so for other brands look at a universal key-in-knob or lever cylinder instead. The Kaba Ilco 1539 Series is a key-in-knob/lever universal cylinder, the 1579 is the knob and lever cylinder for Sargent locks, and the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder. For a rim device rather than a lever lock, the Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 are 6-pin rim cylinders with vertical and horizontal tailpiece cams respectively.
4) Can I use this Falcon cylinder in a mortise lock or an exit device rim housing?
No. It is a conventional key-in-knob / key-in-lever cylinder and drops into the lever lock chassis, not a mortise body or a rim device. For a mortise lock you want a threaded mortise cylinder such as the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series 1-1/2 inch with an A02 straight cam or the 1070 1-1/4 inch 6-pin housing with an A01 cloverleaf cam. For a rim exit device, a rim cylinder like the Corbin Russwin 3070 6-pin with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece is the right family.
5) Is there a universal key-in-lever cylinder that can replace the Falcon A23161-06 instead of the factory part?
The Falcon A23161-06 is a conventional key-in-lever cylinder built specifically for the Falcon RU Series and T Series 381 Inside Suffix apartment exit function, with a tailpiece configuration matched to that mechanism. If you want a non-factory key-in-knob/lever cylinder instead, Kaba Ilco offers the 1539 Series Key-In-Knob / Lever Universal Cylinder, and the 1599 Series Key-in-Knob Replacement Cylinder. Those are aftermarket replacement cylinders rather than a Falcon factory part, so confirm the tailpiece supplied works with the 381 IS timing before you commit.
6) My exit device needs a rim cylinder, not a key-in-lever cylinder. What should I order?
The Falcon A23161-06 is a key-in-lever cylinder for the RU and T Series 381 Inside Suffix lockset and will not serve a rim exit device. For a rim application, the Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam supplied with 2 keys, and the Schlage 20-022 is the same 6-pin rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam. Corbin Russwin also offers the 3070 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece. Pick the cam orientation your device calls for.
7) What do I use if the door has a mortise lock rather than a Falcon 381 lever lock?
The Falcon A23161-06 is a key-in-lever cylinder and does not thread into a mortise lock case. For mortise bodies, the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series is a Grade 1 mortise cylinder in 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam, and the Corbin Russwin 1070 is a Grade 1 1-1/4 inch 6-pin mortise housing with an A01 cloverleaf cam. Detex also lists the MC65 mortise cylinder in 1-1/8 inch with a Schlage C keyway, 6-pin. Match the cam to your lock case and the length to your door thickness.
8) We want cores we can swap without pulling the lock apart. Is the Falcon A23161-06 an interchangeable core?
No. The Falcon A23161-06 is a conventional 6-pin cylinder pinned in the Falcon G keyway and re-keyed at the bench. If your facility standardizes on interchangeable cores, BEST offers the 1C Series standard 5-pin cylinder core, the Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core, and the 1CDF drill-resistant patented 7-pin brass core in the 150 Series. Schlage lists the 20-057 6-pin full-size interchangeable core rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Moving to cores is a change of keying system, so plan it facility-wide rather than door by door.
9) Our lever locks are Sargent, not Falcon. Does the A23161-06 fit them?
It does not. The A23161-06 is machined for Falcon RU and T Series 381 Inside Suffix locks and is broached to the Falcon G keyway. For Sargent knob and lever locks, Kaba Ilco lists the 1579 Series Knob and Lever Cylinder, described for Sargent. Order by the lock brand and function on the door, since key-in-lever cylinders are not cross-compatible between manufacturers.
10) We have aluminum storefront doors with Adams Rite hardware. Is this Falcon cylinder the right part?
No. The Falcon A23161-06 is a key-in-lever cylinder for Falcon 381 Inside Suffix apartment exit locksets, which is a different opening entirely. For Adams Rite storefront hardware, the 4036 is a Grade 1 mortise cylinder with five-pin security and a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness, and the 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate and the 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws are both made for the MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch. For a wood door, the 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull suits the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch.
11) What finishes does the Falcon A23161-06 cylinder come in, and which should I match to my lever?
Two finishes are offered: 606 satin brass and 626 satin chrome. Both are ordered with the G keyway. Match the cylinder face to the lever trim already on the door, 626 for the usual satin chrome commercial lever and 606 where the building is on brass trim.
12) Is this an interchangeable core, or a fixed conventional cylinder?
It is a conventional cylinder, pinned at the factory and rekeyed by disassembly, not a core you pull with a control key. If your facility is standardized on interchangeable cores so maintenance can swap keying in seconds, look at small format cores such as the BEST 1C 5-pin standard core or the 1CB 150 Series, or a full size interchangeable core setup like the Schlage 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder.
13) Will a deadbolt cylinder work in place of the Falcon A23161-06?
No, they are different parts. The A23161-06 seats in the lever of a Falcon RU or T Series 381 Inside Suffix lockset. Deadbolt cylinders are separate items: Kaba Ilco lists the 1549 Series Key-In-Deadbolt Cylinder for deadbolt function, and Medeco lists the 1012040 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts and the 1075127 5-pin lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. If both the lever lock and a deadbolt are being re-keyed on the same door, order the correct cylinder for each.
14) Is a 6-pin cylinder better than a 5-pin for an apartment exit lock?
The A23161-06 ships with a 6-pin plug, which gives more key changes and more room for master keying levels than a 5-pin component, and more pin stacks to pick. For a property running a master key hierarchy across apartment exit doors, 6-pin is what keeps the system expandable. If your existing system is pinned 5-pin on the G keyway, your locksmith can still work with the 6-pin plug, but the keys must match the system's chamber count.
15) What is the A23161-06 made of, and will it hold up in a high-traffic apartment building?
Housing and plug are both machined from solid brass bar stock, the standard material for a commercial cylinder because brass wears smoothly against a nickel silver key rather than galling. It is catalogued for commercial use, which is the duty level apartment corridor and exit doors need.
16) Does the Falcon A23161-06 come with keys, or do I have to cut my own?
Two nickel silver keys come cut to the factory pinning, so the cylinder works the moment it is installed. If you order keyed alike across multiple cylinders, all of them operate on that same cut.
17) Is there a 5-pin alternative to the 6-pin Falcon A23161-06?
The Falcon A23161-06 is factory-pinned 6-pin in the G keyway, which gives more master-keying combinations than a 5-pin cylinder. Where a 5-pin build is what the system calls for, the BEST 1C Series is a standard 5-pin cylinder core and the Adams Rite 4036 is a five-pin mortise cylinder. Those are different form factors, so the choice is driven by the lock they go into rather than by pin count alone.
18) We need a non-keyed filler cylinder, not a working one. What takes the place of the A23161-06?
The A23161-06 is a working keyed cylinder supplied with two cut keys. For a blank position where no key function is wanted, BEST lists the 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter. That is a rim-format dummy, so verify the prep in your door before substituting it for a key-in-lever position.
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