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B-3-17Insignia,shoulder Sleeve

Army Institute of Heraldry This Is an Original Design Activity Not a Mfr · NSN 8455-01-559-3738 · FSC 8455 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 8455-01-559-3738 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 8455-01-559-3738. Primary manufacturer part number: B-3-17.
Features
  • Insignia,shoulder Sleeve — FSC 8455
  • User Designator: ENLISTED PERSONNEL
  • Procurement Group Code: 34393
  • Attachment Method: SEW-ON
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND 2 SIZE AND 2 STYLE AND 11 CLASS
  • Department Designation: US ARMY
  • Rank for Which Designed: PRIVATE
  • 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 8455-01-559-3738, 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN8455-01-559-3738
Primary Part NumberB-3-17
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
User DesignatorENLISTED PERSONNEL
Procurement Group Code34393
Attachment MethodSEW-ON
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1 TYPE AND 2 SIZE AND 2 STYLE AND 11 CLASS
Department DesignationUS ARMY
Rank for Which DesignedPRIVATE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
2040-00-896-6734003061 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spacer
L3 Technologies, Inc. Div L3 Keo
3040-01-467-8746B-317 INTERCHANGEABLE
Weight,counterbalance
Hartzell Propeller Llc
8455-01-559-1418 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,shoulder Sleeve
5340-01-654-2917B317 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,mounting
Arcosa Marine Components, Llc
8455-01-688-6267 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
8455-01-688-7443 INTERCHANGEABLE
Insignia,grade,enlisted Personne
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
B-3-17 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
2040-00-896-6734INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER
003061
3040-01-467-8746INTERCHANGEABLE
WEIGHT,COUNTERBALANCE
B-317
8455-01-559-1418INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE
5340-01-654-2917INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
B317
8455-01-688-6267INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE
8455-01-688-7443INTERCHANGEABLE
INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLISTED PERSONNE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 8455-01-559-3738?

NSN 8455-01-559-3738 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 8455-01-559-3738?

NSN 8455-01-559-3738 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: B-3-17 (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 8455-01-559-3738?

There are 6 known substitutes for 8455-01-559-3738: 2040-00-896-6734, 3040-01-467-8746, 8455-01-559-1418 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of B-3-17?

Key specifications for B-3-17: User Designator: ENLISTED PERSONNEL; Procurement Group Code: 34393; Attachment Method: SEW-ON; Special Features: FIBER MATERIAL, POLYESTER/COTTON, COLORS, MIDNIGHT BLUE AND GOLDENLIGHT. 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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