National Stock Number
8120-01-297-0901
National Stock Number (NSN) 8120-01-297-0901, or NIIN 012970901, (valve,cylinder,gas) was assigned March 29, 1989 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There are 8 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. One of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 4 suppliers. Today, 4 suppliers are listed as Active suppliers for this NSN. Of the active suppliers, 3 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over 5 years.
There has been very little demand for this national stock number. The demand for this NSN originated from less than 5 countries. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Mar 14, 2015, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for competitive acquisition for the first time. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Valid AMCs: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 07848. [A VALVE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE CONTROL OF COMPRESSED OR LIQUEFIED GASES AND MAY BE LEGIBLY MARKED WITH NAME OF GAS FOR WHICH DESIGNED. INLET CONNECTION THREADS ARE COATED TO FORM A TIGHT SEAL. A CAP OR PLUG IS USUALLY SUPPLIED TO PROTECT OUTLET CONNECTION THREADS AND PREVENT LEAKAGE.]. The item is a non-aviation Critical Safety Item (CSI) whose failure will result in serious damage to equipment or serious injury or death to personnel. There is no data in the HMIRS and the NSN is in an FSC not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials. NSN 8120012970901 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8481200080: pneumatic valves, nesoi. The Schedule B End Use is listed as measuring, testing, control instruments. NAICS classification category 332912: fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.