National Stock Number
1620-01-242-9594
National Stock Number (NSN) 1620-01-242-9594, or NIIN 012429594, (shock absorber,direct action,lan) was assigned October 20, 1986 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 8 suppliers. Today, 7 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 4 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Nov 25, 1994, 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) 38261. [A PNEUMATICALLY OR HYDRAULICALLY DAMPED COUPLING USED TO ABSORB FORCES GENERATED BY THE CONTACT OF AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR WITH A LANDING SURFACE.]. This item is a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP). There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 1620012429594 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8803200060: undercarriages and parts thereof, for use in military aircraft. The Schedule B End Use is listed as parts for military-type goods. NAICS classification category 336413: other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.