National Stock Number
1377-00-238-0554
National Stock Number (NSN) 1377-00-238-0554, or NIIN 002380554, (initiator,cartridge actuated) was assigned June 3, 1973 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 1377014090430.
There are 7 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 5 suppliers. Today, 5 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 27, 2020, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 20519. [AN ITEM WHICH PRODUCES GAS PRESSURE OF SHORT DURATION, LESS THAN ONE (1) SECOND, BY THE EXPLOSION OF A PROPELLANT CHARGE CONTAINED IN A REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE. IT IS DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE AIRCRAFT CANOPY REMOVERS, CATAPULTS, RELEASE MECHANISMS, AND THE LIKE.]. This item is a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP). Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 1377002380554 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9803200000: military equipments not identified by kind. The Schedule B End Use is listed as military apparel and footwear.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.