National Stock Number
1720-00-358-1842
National Stock Number (NSN) 1720-00-358-1842, or NIIN 003581842, (cushion,needle) was assigned February 6, 1974 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, one supplier is listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 3 different weapons systems.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jan 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (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) 77777. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 1720003581842 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 Aug 01, 2025.