National Stock Number
1720-00-003-8999
National Stock Number (NSN) 1720-00-003-8999, or NIIN 000038999, (piston assembly) was assigned May 27, 1972 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 3 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 3 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 Apr 29, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The design of this part is unstable. Engineering, manufacturing, or performance characteristics indicate that the required design objectives have not been achieved. Major changes are contemplated because the part has a low process yield or has demonstrated marginal performance during tests or service use. These changes will render the present part obsolete and unusable in its present configuration. Limited acquisition from the present source is anticipated pending configuration changes. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 77777. 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 1720000038999 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8805100000: aircraft launching gear and parts thereof; deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof. The Schedule B End Use is listed as aircraft launching gear, parachutes, etc.. NAICS classification category 336413: other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2024.