National Stock Number (NSN) 1730-00-218-0845, or NIIN 002180845, (shield,aircraft ground servicing) was assigned May 9, 1973 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One 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, 2 suppliers are 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 unique to one weapons system.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Feb 10, 2020, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s). (NOTE: This code is applicable only to parts under immediate buy requirements and only as long as the deficiency is under review for resolution and appropriate recoding.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 27338. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO FIT INTO AND/OR OVER VARIOUS EXTERNAL OPENINGS IN AN AIRCRAFT, SUCH AS AIR SCOOPS, EXHAUST OUTLETS, AND VENTS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND. THERE IS USUALLY A WARNING STREAMER ATTACHED TO INDICATE REMOVAL BEFORE FLIGHT. EXCLUDES:PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL; AND CAP-PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL. FOR FABRIC ITEMS, OR THE LIKE, DESIGNED TO ENVELOPE OR SPREAD OVER AN OPENING, SEE COVER, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING.]. 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 1730002180845 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8803909060: other parts, nesoi, for use in other military aircraft, spacecraft and spacecraft launch vehicles (excluding parts of communication satellites). The Schedule B End Use is listed as parts for military-type goods. NAICS classification category 336419: other guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing.
This information was last updated on May 01, 2024.