National Stock Number
2920-01-272-8785
National Stock Number (NSN) 2920-01-272-8785, or NIIN 012728785, (generator,engine accessory) was assigned February 17, 1988 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. 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 one supplier. Today, one supplier is 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 unique to one weapons system.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 05, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (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) 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.]. 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 2920012728785 does not contain precious metals.
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 Jun 01, 2025.