Meteorological Balloon

NSN: 6660-01-498-3855 | Model: 8243

A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.

NSN Properties and Flags

NATO Stock Number

6660-01-498-3855

DEMIL

Body Diameter

51.600 inches

Neck Diameter

1.181 inches

End Application

Space lift range systems; amps light element

Neck Length

4.720 inches

Usage Design

To carry radiosonde equipment

Err Default

Err default

Minimum Bursting Altitude

33900.0 meters

Lifting Force In Grams

1310.0

Part Name Assigned By Controlling Agency

Balloon latex, 1000g; sounding balloon; weather balloon

Special Features

Rate of ascent 32m/min

Color

Natural

Material

Rubber, natural or rubber, latex

Material

Rubber polyisoprene natural class nr or rubber

Shape

Spherical

Weight

1000.0 grams

Recent Solicitations

Solicitation	Return by Date	Buyer Code	Quantity
SPE4A520T9366	2020-01-24	DKJ00	581 EA
SPE4A520T6864	2019-12-20	DKJ00	641 EA
SPE4A520T4012	2019-11-21	DKJ00	559 EA
SPE4A619T76H5	2019-09-30	DTB00	672 EA
SPE4A619T019W	2018-12-12	DTB00	1075 EA
SPE4A619T4465	2018-11-02	DTB00	484 EA
SPE4A619T4092	2018-10-31	DTB00	577 EA

Pricing and Availability

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NSN 6660-01-498-3855 Datasheet

Supply Class (FSC):

Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus

Cross Reference:

8243
NJB1000GR
KCI1000
TA1000

Cage Codes:

Scientific Sales, Inc (CAGE 0NG08)
Nj Balloon Manufacturing, Llc (CAGE 42DQ1)
Kaymont Consolidated Industries, (CAGE 0JEA8)

Schedule B & Trade:

Schedule B: 9015808080 (NAICS 334519)

Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological or meteorological instruments and appliances, excluding compasses and rangefinders, nesoi
SITC: 87413

Surveying (including photogrammetrical), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, etc. Instruments and appliances n.E.S.; rangefinders
End Use: 21610

Medicinal equipment

Identification:

HMIC

N - Indicates there is no data in the hmirs and the nsn is in a fsc not generally suspected of containing hazardous materials.

PMIC

A - Item does not contain precious metal.

ADPE

- Represents items with no adp components

CRITL

- The item does not have a nuclear hardened feature or any other critical feature such as tolerance, fit restriction or application.

Freight Information:

NMFC:

058280 - Scientific instruments noi
WCC:

652 - Instruments, scientific
SHC:

9 - Other or no special handling required (sh)
ADC:

A - Shipment is not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension.
LTL:

D - 200.0
ACC:

H - Instruments/equipment/supplies for radio, communications, electrical, laboratory, etc. (includes signal corps)
TCC:

Z - No special type of cargo code applicable

NSN Management Codes:

SOS
Sms
AAC
D
Quantity per pack
1
Unit of Measure
Ea
Shelf Life
24 mo.
Classification Control
U
MGMT_CTL
Sf9---p
Repariability

Questions & Answers:
What are the historical prices recorded for this stock number?
Historical data shows pricing from $254.10 to $423.50..
Does NSN 6660-01-498-3855 have a shelf life?
No. There is no shelf life applicable for this NSN.
What NATO entities are users of this NSN?
Department Of The Air Force, and Department Of The Navy
What is the NIIN of NSN 6660-01-498-3855?
014983855 or 01-498-3855
Does NSN 6660-01-498-3855 require demilitarization?
Yes - ITAR Controlled
What is the most recent solicitation for NSN 6660-01-498-3855?
Solicitation SPE4A520T9366 for qty 581 on 01/17/2020
When was this national stock number assigned to the federal catalog?
Jun 24, 2002