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B-3-42CInsignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-553-1305 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-553-1305 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1305. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-42C.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Department Designation: US AIR FORCE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 9 CLASS
  • Procurement Group Code: 33010
  • Rank for Which Designed: STAFF SERGEANT
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • User Designator: ENLISTED WOMAN
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, cataloged under National Stock Number 8455-01-553-1305, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8455 (No Item Name Available) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The primary manufacturer of record is Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-553-1305
Primary Part NumberB-3-42C
Item NameInsignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusCANCELLED
Department DesignationUS AIR FORCE
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataVIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 9 CLASS
Procurement Group Code33010
Rank for Which DesignedSTAFF SERGEANT
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
User DesignatorENLISTED WOMAN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5945-00-508-1808B347A INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Te Connectivity Corporation
8455-01-388-8092 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-388-9536 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-553-1514 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-42C Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
B-3-47A Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-41651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5945-00-508-1808INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
B347A
8455-01-388-8092INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-388-9536INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-553-1514INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-553-1305?

NSN 8455-01-553-1305 is a Insignia,shoulder Sleeve, manufactured by Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr, classified under FSC 8455 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-553-1305?

NSN 8455-01-553-1305 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-42C (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), B-3-47A (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-41651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-553-1305?

There are 4 known substitutes for 8455-01-553-1305: 5945-00-508-1808, 8455-01-388-8092, 8455-01-388-9536 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-42C?

Key specifications for B-3-42C: Department Designation: US AIR FORCE; Special Features: SIZE DESIGNATION-SMALL;COLOR-AF GREY BACKGROUND, DARK EMBROIDERY; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: VIII TYPE AND 4 STYLE AND 1 SIZE AND 9 CLASS; Procurement Group Code: 33010. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 8455-01-553-1305 still in active supply?

NSN 8455-01-553-1305 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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