The Purge Needle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3431-01-474-7569, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3431 (Electric Arc Welding Equipment) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3431-01-474-7569 |
| Item Name | Purge Needle |
| FSC / FSG | 3431 / 34 — Electric Arc Welding Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 178C7897GP2 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Fluor Marine Propulsion, Llc Dba Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory |
NSN 3431-01-474-7569 is a Purge Needle, classified under FSC 3431, Electric Arc Welding Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3431-01-474-7569: Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 3431-01-474-7569 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.