National Stock Number
5935-00-879-8537
National Stock Number (NSN) 5935-00-879-8537, or NIIN 008798537, (backshell,electrical connector) was assigned January 1, 1962 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 4 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 has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on May 22, 2008, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) 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) 67169. [AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BE PLACED AROUND THAT PORTION OF A CONNECTOR,RECEPTABLE,ELECTRICAL OR CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRICAL WHICH CONTAINS THE FACILITIES FOR ATTACHING WIRES OR CABLES. IT MAY BE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE NESESSARY ACCOMODATIONS BETWEEN AN ELECTRICAL CABLE CLAMPING DEVICE AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SHELL OR IT MAY INCLUDE THE CLAMPING DEVICE. IT MAY BE USED FOR SHIELDING AGAINST ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE, MECHANICAL INJURY OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.]. 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 5935008798537 does not contain precious metals.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.