National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-218-1590, or NIIN 012181590, (insulation blanket,thermal,aircr) was assigned October 8, 1985 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN does not replace any other NSNs.
There is only one manufacturer part number associated with this NSN. None of the associated part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 3 suppliers. Today, 3 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, with the most recent procurement date of Sep 12, 2019. There have been 4 contracts issued for this part number, with 4 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 3 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE4A719PF260, SPE4A715M2434, SPE4A414VH237, SPE4A414VH237, SPE4A414M1617. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 47,485.00.
This NSN is unique to one weapons system.
There has been a small amount of 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 May 06, 2014, 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) 50579. [A FLEXIBLE COVERING, FABRICATED FROM APPROPRIATE INSULATING MATERIALS, DESIGNED TO REDUCE THERMAL RADIATION IN THE HOT SECTION OF AN ENGINE, GAS TURBINE, AIRCRAFT. SEE ALSO SHIELD, HEAT, AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINE.]. 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 2840012181590 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8411997050: parts of gas turbine aircraft engines, other than for use in civil aircraft. The Schedule B End Use is listed as engines and turbines for military aircraft. NAICS classification category 336412: aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Jul 01, 2025.