National Stock Number
4240-01-225-7910
National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-225-7910, or NIIN 012257910, (ax,emergency escape and rescue) was assigned February 7, 1986 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 3 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, 3 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, with the most recent procurement date of May 14, 2015. There has been one contract issued for this part number, with one award given. The US Government has only awarded those contracts to one supplier. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8EH15M0558. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 4,626.40.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 10, 2013, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf-item. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 27389. [A ONE-PIECE ALL METAL AX, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS DESIGNED WITH A SEMICIRCULAR CUTTING EDGE ON ONE SIDE AND A PICKLIKE PROJECTION ON THE OTHER. THE HANDLE IS USUALLY COVERED WITH A PERMANENTLY ATTACHED INSULATING GRIP. THE AX IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE RESCUE OF PERSONS TRAPPED IN WRECKAGE, ESPECIALLY OF AIRCRAFT OR GROUND VEHICLES.]. This item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application. There is no information in the HMIRS; however, the NSN is in an FSC in Table II of Federal Standard 313 and an MSDS may be required by the user. The requirement for an MSDS is dependent on a hazard determination of the supplier or the intended end use of the product. NSN 4240012257910 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8205599000: handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof, nesoi, of basemetal. The Schedule B End Use is listed as photo, service industry machinery.
This information was last updated on Apr 01, 2024.