National Stock Number
1377-01-277-2868
National Stock Number (NSN) 1377-01-277-2868, or NIIN 012772868, (initiator,cartridge actuated) was assigned April 20, 1988 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. 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.
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 21, 2020, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (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) 20519. [AN ITEM WHICH PRODUCES GAS PRESSURE OF SHORT DURATION, LESS THAN ONE (1) SECOND, BY THE EXPLOSION OF A PROPELLANT CHARGE CONTAINED IN A REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE. IT IS DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE AIRCRAFT CANOPY REMOVERS, CATAPULTS, RELEASE MECHANISMS, AND THE LIKE.]. This item is a Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP). Information is in the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS). NSN 1377012772868 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 9803200000: military equipments not identified by kind. The Schedule B End Use is listed as military apparel and footwear.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.