What National Stock Number (NSN) Category does this
NSN belongs to Federal Supply Class which is . This FSC is part of the federal supply catalog maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense and is used to standardize the procurement and cataloging of military and government components across all branches of the armed forces and federal agencies.
What traceability documentation is available for parts ordered through NSN-PARTS.COM?
Traceability is a core part of our sourcing process. Depending on the part and its supply chain origin, we can provide Certificates of Conformance (C of C), manufacturer packing slips, date codes, lot codes, and sourcing documentation that traces the item back through the distribution chain. For government and defense procurement, we understand that documentation requirements can be strict if your purchase order or contract specifies particular traceability requirements, include them in your RFQ and we will confirm our ability to meet them before order confirmation.
Does NSN have an alternate part number?
Yes. NSN is also referenced by manufacturer part number , where is the original equipment manufacturer designation for this item. When sourcing this part, buyers may encounter either the NSN or the MPN depending on the procurement system or supplier being used. NSN-PARTS.COM accepts quote requests using either the NSN or the manufacturer part number. For a full list of alternate part numbers associated with this NSN, see below.
Which country originally cataloged this NSN, and what is its National Codification Bureau (NCB) code?
Every NSN includes a two-digit National Codification Bureau (NCB) code in positions 5 and 6 of the full 13-digit number. That code identifies which country originally cataloged the item through the NATO codification system. You can find the NCB code for this part listed in the product description above. Use the table below to identify the originating country and its NATO membership status.
| Country | NCB Code(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 00 and 01 | NATO |
| Unassigned (USA) | 02 through 10 | n/a |
| West Germany / Germany | 11 | n/a |
| Belgium | 12 | NATO |
| France | 13 | NATO |
| Italy | 14 | NATO |
| Czechoslovakia / Czech Republic | 15 | NATO |
| Netherlands | 16 | NATO |
| South Africa | 17 | NATO |
| Brazil | 18 | Tier 1 |
| Canada | 19 | Tier 2 |
| Denmark | 20 and 21 | NATO |
| Greece | 22 | NATO |
| Iceland | 23 | NATO |
| Norway | 24 | NATO |
| Portugal | 25 | NATO |
| Turkey | 26 | NATO |
| Luxembourg | 27 | NATO |
| Argentina | 28 | Tier 2 |
| Japan | 29 | Tier 1 |
| Israel | 30 | Tier 2 |
| Singapore | 31 | Tier 2 |
| Spain | 32 | NATO |
| Malaysia | 33 | Tier 2 |
| Thailand | 34 | Tier 1 |
| Egypt | 35 | Tier 1 |
| Republic of Korea | 36 | Tier 2 |
| Estonia | 37 | NATO |
| Romania | 38 | NATO |
| Slovakia | 39 | NATO |
| Austria | 40 | Tier 2 |
| Slovenia | 41 | NATO |
| Poland | 42 | NATO |
| United Nations-standard items | 43 | n/a |
| Indonesia | 44 | Tier 2 |
| Philippines | 45 | Other |
| Lithuania | 46 | NATO |
| Fiji | 47 | Other |
| Tonga | 48 | Other |
| Bulgaria | 49 | NATO |
| Hungary | 50 | NATO |
| Chile | 51 | Tier 1 |
| Croatia | 52 | NATO |
| North Macedonia | 53 | NATO |
| Latvia | 54 | NATO |
| Oman | 55 | Tier 1 |
| Russian Federation | 56 | Other |
| Finland | 57 | NATO |
| Albania | 58 | NATO |
| Kuwait | 59 | Other |
| Ukraine | 60 | Tier 2 |
| Belarus | 61 | Tier 2 |
| Morocco | 62 | Tier 1 |
| Sweden | 63 | NATO |
| Papua, New Guinea | 64 | Other |
| Australia | 65 | Tier 2 |
| Afghanistan | 66 | Other |
| Georgia | 67 | Tier 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 69 | n/a |
| United Arab Emirates | 70 | Tier 1 |
| India | 71 | Tier 2 |
| Serbia | 72 | Tier 2 |
| Pakistan | 73 | Other |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 74 | Tier 1 |
| Brunei | 75 | Tier 1 |
| Montenegro | 76 | NATO |
| Jordan | 77 | Tier 1 |
| Peru | 78 | Tier 1 |
| Colombia | 79 | Tier 2 |
| Qatar | 80 | Tier 1 |
| Algeria | 81 | Other |
| New Zealand | 82 | Tier 2 |
| United Kingdom | 98 and 99 | NATO |
What is your process for locating excess inventory for hard-to-find NSN parts?
When a part is not immediately available through standard distribution channels, our sourcing team conducts a multi-channel search that includes authorized distributor networks, government surplus and DLA excess inventory, independent broker networks, and manufacturer direct channels where applicable. Every potential source is evaluated for authenticity and traceability before we present it as a viable option. We do not source from unvetted or unknown suppliers, and we will never offer parts we cannot document. If we locate stock, we provide full sourcing details with your quote so your procurement and quality teams can make an informed decision before committing to an order.
Are parts sourced through NSN-PARTS.COM traceable back to the original manufacturer?
We make every effort to ensure full chain-of-custody traceability for every part we supply. Our preferred sourcing path is always manufacturer-direct or through authorized distribution channels, which provides the strongest traceability and the lowest counterfeit risk. When parts must be sourced through independent or excess channels; as is often the case for obsolete or long-discontinued components, we require sourcing documentation at every link in the chain and apply additional scrutiny to confirm authenticity. Parts that cannot be adequately documented are not offered for sale. If your program has specific traceability requirements such as QPL, QML, or QSLD compliance, please include those details in your RFQ so we can confirm sourcing eligibility upfront.