National Stock Number
1670-00-804-6684
National Stock Number (NSN) 1670-00-804-6684, or NIIN 008046684, (band,spring,parachute pack openi) was assigned March 13, 1968 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 2 stock numbers: 1670000607615, 1670008551671.
There are 8 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 24 contracts issued for this part number, with 38 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: SPE4A724PB787, SPE4A724PB787, SPE4A724PB787, SPE4A724PB787, SPE4A723P9955. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 882,163.62.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 6 different weapons systems.
There has been a small amount of 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 Aug 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) Acquisition of this part is controlled by QPL procedures. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 00985. [A FLAT STRIP OF SEVERAL FABRIC COVERED SPRINGS HAVING A HOOK AT EACH EXTREMITY, AND DESIGNED TO AID IN DRAWING BACK THE PARACHUTE PACK FLAPS, AND TO HASTEN THE RELEASE OF THE PARACHUTE 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 1670008046684 does not contain precious metals.
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.