National Stock Number
5840-01-172-0718
National Stock Number (NSN) 5840-01-172-0718, or NIIN 011720718, (encoder,absolute sh) was assigned February 15, 1984 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 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, 2 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, only one supplier is deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jan 14, 1999, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 77777. 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 5840011720718 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8529904720: radar apparatus parts. The Schedule B End Use is listed as telecommunications equipment. NAICS classification category 334511: search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.