Canada moves to 2% GDP end of FY25/26 - PMMC

[Kirkhill]

You can software and hardware for some of the equipment from Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo, Detroit Mann,
There are a few Optical, digital diagnostic companies in Canada that sell equipment for diagnosing and aligning instruments. Along with NDT parts and services.

Sure (you would be surprised what PA has available to them for Hydraulic hoses fittings and pipe along with other supply partners for various equipment). You do understand we have various industry bases in Canada that not only mines, processes and manufactures various parts for Aircraft, they also design, engineer, build, repair and manufacture a variety of parts for National and International Aerospace customers.

I wonder what is actually stockpiled through out Canada in various warehouses around the country both Government and private industry.

Is there an index that cross-references NSNs with commercial part numbers?

 

[childs56]

Is there an index that cross-references NSNs with commercial part numbers?

For aviation parts specifically the NSN is usually across the board. But many parts will show up as unavailable or restricted even though it might be the same part.

Otherwise you can use a search engine and type in the NSN and it generally will show commercially available products. Or You can use identifiers for example Caterpillar C12 engine diagnostic computer.
You can use CAGE numbers or even supplier identifiers.

As for an actual cross reference for NSN to commercial parts numbers maybe
Some manufacturers have this as part of their programs for internal use. But a single part might be associated with several different NSNs depending on its use and application.
Youhttps://www.iso-group.com/nsn-search/Search-NSN-Parts-Database/Search-Defense-Parts can try this website.

 

[MJP]

Is there an index that cross-references NSNs with commercial part numbers?

Any material can have multiple manufacturer part numbers associated with it in our cataloguing system. More complex than that but the capability is there and is used.

 

[Kirkhill]

For aviation parts specifically the NSN is usually across the board. But many parts will show up as unavailable or restricted even though it might be the same part.

Otherwise you can use a search engine and type in the NSN and it generally will show commercially available products. Or You can use identifiers for example Caterpillar C12 engine diagnostic computer.
You can use CAGE numbers or even supplier identifiers.

As for an actual cross reference for NSN to commercial parts numbers maybe
Some manufacturers have this as part of their programs for internal use. But a single part might be associated with several different NSNs depending on its use and application.
Youhttps://www.iso-group.com/nsn-search/Search-NSN-Parts-Database/Search-Defense-Parts can try this website.

So nowadays, when I go online looking for a wrench or a new toilet seat my phone tells me which store has it and how many are in stock or if I have to get Amazon or DHL to drop it off tomorrow.

....

How are the storemen making out?

Mind you, it is hard to get parts for a 1914 Model T that was chopped into a roadster in 1964.

 

[Prairie canuck]

Shopping around can also expose you to the world of counterfeit parts. This was a big issue a few years ago and has decreased but it is still there lurking.

 

[FJAG]

Getting away from the sublime equipment, I went to Canadian Tire today and on the impulse shelves just before check out was a little quad-copter drone UAV from the PRC for less than $50. And I said to myself if we commissioned a small factory to turn out thousands of those on a continuing basis for less than $100 at cost. - give a whole lot to Ukraine and build up our own stocks and experience with them.

Plus we'd build the experience for bigger and more complex ones.

All we have to do is start.

 

[childs56]

Shopping around can also expose you to the world of counterfeit parts. This was a big issue a few years ago and has decreased but it is still there lurking.

There was more to this than just shopping around. Ordering from legitimate suppliers, manufactures and producers has resulted in similar issues and concerns. That is why QC is suppose to be doing their job. They often get laxed over things like this.