National Stock Number (NSN) 3040-01-523-4615, or NIIN 015234615, (breather) was assigned September 3, 2004 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. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 2 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 is actively being procured by the US Government, with procurement history within the last 90 days. There have been 89 contracts issued for this part number, with 177 awards given. There is moderate competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 9 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7LX25FAWVM, SPE7LX25FATJM, SPE7LX25FAMBW, SPE7LX25FAMCV, SPE7LX25FALTA. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 3,757.87.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 7 different weapons systems.
There has been a small amount of demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has low volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 500. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Feb 20, 2010, 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 annual buy value of this part falls below the screening threshold of $10,000 but it has been screened for known source(s). (NOTE: This code shall not be used when screening parts entering the inventory. It shall not be assigned in preference to or supersede any other AMSC.) Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 11034. [A MECHANICAL DEVICE DESIGNED TO PERMIT A FREE FLOW OF AIR INTO AND OUT OF AN ENCLOSURE, USUALLY USED ON ENGINE CRANKCASE, VEHICULAR DIFFERENTIALS AND TRANSMISSIONS, PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, AND THE LIKE. SEE ALSO CAP, VENT, FUEL STORAGE TANK. EXCLUDES VENTALATOR (AS MODIFIED).]. 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 3040015234615 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8421310000: intake air filters for internal combustion engines. The Schedule B End Use is listed as engines and engine parts (carburetors, pistons, rings, and valves.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.