National Stock Number
5840-01-242-8369
National Stock Number (NSN) 5840-01-242-8369, or NIIN 012428369, (spark gap) was assigned October 17, 1986 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. 2 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 5 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.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 00171. [AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.]. 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 5840012428369 contains silver.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.