National Stock Number
5945-00-168-8681
National Stock Number (NSN) 5945-00-168-8681, or NIIN 001688681, (plunger,solenoid) was assigned July 11, 1971 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 2 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, 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.
This NSN is somewhat common among different platforms, belonging to 2 different weapons systems.
Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Jul 02, 2005, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 21146. [A METALLIC ITEM USED AS A CORE WHICH REACTS TO THE MAGNETIC FLUX PRODUCED BY A SURROUNDING ELECTRICAL COIL(S). IT TRAVELS ON A LONGITUDINAL PLANE WITH RECIPROCATING MOTION TO PERFORM A MECHANICAL FUNCTION. IT MAY HAVE FACILITIES FOR ATTACHING MECHANICAL AND/OR ELECTRICAL ITEMS SUCH AS LINKAGE AND/OR CONTACTS. IT IS A MAINTENANCE PART FOR SUCH ITEMS AS RELAY, SOLENOID; RELAY-SOLENOID, ENGINE STARTER, ELECTRICAL; AND SOLENOID, ELECTRICAL.]. 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 5945001688681 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8511806000: internal combustion engine ignition equipment, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as engines and engine parts (carburetors, pistons, rings, and valves.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.