National Stock Number (NSN) 1730-00-165-6558, or NIIN 001656558, (cover,aircraft ground servicing) was assigned February 9, 1973 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 2 stock numbers: 1730000228924, 1730010558278.
There are 2 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 2 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, 2 suppliers are deemed design controlled or valid supply parts. ISO Group has several sources of supply for this NSN.
This part number has not been procured by the US Government in over a year. There have been 9 contracts issued for this part number, with 9 awards given. There is minimal competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 2 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE8EF23V0241, SPE8EF22P0446, SPE8EF22P0160, SPE8EF21P0746, SPE8EF18P0628. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 53,652.43.
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. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 7,321. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Dec 03, 2019, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, whether or not the prime contractor is the actual manufacturer. 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) 28348. [A FABRICATED REUSABLE TEXTILE, LEATHER, OR PLASTIC ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FULLY OR PARTIALLY COVER AN AIRCRAFT SURFACE(S) OR AIRCRAFT COMPONENT(S) TO PROTECT AGAINST DUST, DIRT, AND WEATHER ELEMENTS DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS OR WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND. IT NORMALLY HAS ROPES, STRAPS, SNAP FASTENERS, SLIDE FASTENERS, AND THE LIKE, FOR SECURING PURPOSES. IT USUALLY HAS A WARNING STREAMER TO INDICATE REMOVAL BEFORE FLIGHT. EXCLUDES:COVER, AIRCRAFT ENGINE; SHIELD, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING; GUARD, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING; AND COVER (AS MODIFIED).]. 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 1730001656558 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 Aug 01, 2025.