National Stock Number (NSN) 4730-00-618-5372, or NIIN 006185372, (elbow,tube) was assigned January 1, 1963 in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This NIIN is Available for Manual Assignment. This NSN replaces 7 stock numbers. Five of the National Stock Numbers that it replaces are: 4730009109971, 4730004577108, 4730002723331, 4730000888196, 4730006783494.
There are 26 manufacturer part numbers associated with this NSN. 10 of those part number(s) are considered obsolete. The manufacturer part numbers were originally supplied by 25 suppliers. Today, 16 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 a strong supply network for this NSN, with 21 sources of supply.
This part number has been procured by the US Government within the last year, but shows no recent (last 90 days) procurement activity. There have been 24 contracts issued for this part number, with 24 awards given. There is heavy competition for this NSN. The US Government has awarded contracts to 13 different suppliers. The last contract numbers awarded were: SPE7LX25F294J, SPE7LX25F294J, SPE7M024V2494, SPE7M523FZ086, SPE7M523FZ086. The total value of the awarded contracts has been US$ 37,230.68.
This NSN is very common among different weapons systems, belonging to 111 different platforms.
There has been a moderate amount of demand for this national stock number. Globally, demand for this NSN has originated from 8 countries. The 24 month forecast from the US Government for this part number has high volatility, with an estimated forecasted value of US$ 2,162. Based on a planned procurement review by the Primary Inventory Control Activity (PICA) on Nov 22, 2012, this NSN's acquisition method was noted as: Suitable for Competitive Acquisition. (Potential sources shall include dealers/distributors.) The Government has unlimited rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. Valid AMCs: 1 and 2.
This NSN is assigned to Item Name Code (INC) 03771. [A FITTING THAT FORMS AN ANGLE OF LESS THAN 180 DEGREES (3.141 RADIANS) FROM A STRAIGHT FLOW. BOTH CONNECTING ENDS HAVE MACHINE THREADS (STRAIGHT THREADS OTHER THAN PIPE OR HOSE SERIES) DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A TUBE OR IS UNTHREADED AND DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A TUBE. IT MAY HAVE SIDE OR HEEL INLET(S). SEE ALSO ELBOW, PIPE AND CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE, FLUID PRESSURE LINE.]. 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 4730006185372 does not contain precious metals.
This NSN is associated to Schedule B 8710000090: parts of armored fighting vehicles,motorized, whether or not fitted with weapons. The Schedule B End Use is listed as military trucks, armored vehicles, etc.. NAICS classification category 336992: military armored vehicle, tank, and tank component manufacturing.
This information was last updated on Aug 01, 2025.