National Stock Number
1670-00-529-8712
National Stock Number (NSN) 1670-00-529-8712, or NIIN 005298712, (pilot chute) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 5 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 9 suppliers. Today, 7 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 5 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years, with the most recent procurement date of Jan 16, 2015. There have been 2 contracts issued for this part number, with 2 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A715M3176, SPE4A715M3176, SPE4A715M3176, SPE4A715M3176, SPE4A713MA958. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 379,534.76.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
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 Dec 03, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 01017. [A SMALL PARACHUTE CANOPY ATTACHED TO A LARGER CANOPY TO ACTUATE AND ACCELERATE THE OPENING OF THE LOAD BEARING CANOPY. WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PERSONNEL PARACHUTES, IT IS USUALLY EQUIPPED WITH A SPRING OPENING DEVICE. WHEN IT IS MOUNTED ON A TANDEM PARACHUTE, IT RETARDS AND STABILIZES, BEFORE THE OPENING OF THE LOAD BEARING CANOPY.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 1670005298712 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8804000000: parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto. The Schedule B End Use is listed as aircraft launching gear, parachutes, etc.. NAICS classification category 314999: all other miscellaneous textile product mills.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.