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B-3-16Insignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-559-1394 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-559-1394 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-559-1394. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-16.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • Rank for Which Designed: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND 1 SIZE AND 2 STYLE AND 10 CLASS
  • Department Designation: US ARMY
  • User Designator: ENLISTED PERSONNEL
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Procurement Group Code: 34381
  • 2 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 8455-01-559-1394, 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 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 11 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-559-1394
Primary Part NumberB-3-16
Item NameInsignia,shoulder Sleeve
FSC / FSG8455 / 84 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArmy Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr
StatusACTIVE
Rank for Which DesignedPRIVATE FIRST CLASS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE AND 1 SIZE AND 2 STYLE AND 10 CLASS
Department DesignationUS ARMY
User DesignatorENLISTED PERSONNEL
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Procurement Group Code34381
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 11
5310-00-015-0013S8157N278-063 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance
4820-00-287-5998 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,lift-Check
4820-00-287-5999MSS SP80 TY1,CL125,SZ3/4IN INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Inc
3441-00-529-0952 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bending Machine,pipe and Conduit
5310-00-837-46108158198 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5365-00-896-6681B3-16 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer
Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
5120-01-144-52980110 INTERCHANGEABLE
Blade,socket Head Screw Key
Bondhus Corp
3120-01-448-8527 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
8455-01-559-3727 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
3040-01-654-2928B316 INTERCHANGEABLE
Brake Shoe
Arcosa Marine Components, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-16 Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr (USA)
MIL-DTL-14651 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5310-00-015-0013INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
S8157N278-063
4820-00-287-5998INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,LIFT-CHECK
4820-00-287-5999INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
MSS SP80 TY1,CL125,SZ3/4IN
3441-00-529-0952INTERCHANGEABLE
BENDING MACHINE,PIPE AND CONDUIT
5310-00-837-4610INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
8158198
5365-00-896-6681INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER
B3-16
5120-01-144-5298INTERCHANGEABLE
BLADE,SOCKET HEAD SCREW KEY
0110
3120-01-448-8527INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
8455-01-559-3727INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
3040-01-654-2928INTERCHANGEABLE
BRAKE SHOE
B316
8455-01-688-6335INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-559-1394?

NSN 8455-01-559-1394 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 8455-01-559-1394?

NSN 8455-01-559-1394 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-16 (Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr), MIL-DTL-14651 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 8455-01-559-1394?

There are 11 known substitutes for 8455-01-559-1394: 5310-00-015-0013, 4820-00-287-5998, 4820-00-287-5999 and 8 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-16?

Key specifications for B-3-16: Rank for Which Designed: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND 1 SIZE AND 2 STYLE AND 10 CLASS; Department Designation: US ARMY; User Designator: ENLISTED PERSONNEL. 7 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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