National Stock Number
4240-01-723-9147
National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-723-9147, or NIIN 017239147, (ax,emergency escape and rescue) was assigned October 8, 2024 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, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
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 4240017239147 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.