National Stock Number
2920-00-287-8573
National Stock Number (NSN) 2920-00-287-8573, or NIIN 002878573, (generator,engine accessory) was assigned September 5, 1973 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 1 stock number, 2920004497996.
There are 4 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 3 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by one supplier. Today, there are no suppliers listed as an Active supplier for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, there are no suppliers that 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 somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Sep 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 17311. [A GENERATOR PRIMARILY DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED ON AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AND TO BE DRIVEN BY THE ENGINE TO KEEP THE BATTERY IN A CHARGED CONDITION. MAY ALSO SUPPLY CURRENT FOR THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM AND/OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CIRCUIT. INCLUDES ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATORS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH A RECTIFIER. EXCLUDES:THE MAJOR GENERATOR OF "GENERATING SETS". FOR GENERATORS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR AIRCRAFT USE AND NOT MOUNTED ON THE ENGINE, SEE GENERATOR, DIRECT CURRENT.]. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 2920002878573 contains an unknown precious metal.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8511500000: generators for internal combustion engines, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as engines and engine parts (carburetors, pistons, rings, and valves.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.