All about military parts
We all know the US Military does not compromise on quality and workmanship, therefore military surplus parts are in high demand throughout the market. For example, military aircraft are made from the best available materials so that they can fulfill their missions effectively. The military even sells its decommissioned products to civilians and you can buy them from military auctions. These military equipment require original military parts to function properly. Sometimes, even the military are in need of military parts. Recently, a US Navy mechanic had to search the internet high and low for spare parts to maintain two of their Navy supply ships.
Military Aircraft Parts
The US Military usually contracts suppliers for ‘defense articles’ and ‘dual use articles’. Those parts which comes under ‘dual use’ (meaning can be used commercially as well), can be purchased by a civilian. Military parts are categorized into various sections:
Military vehicle parts like Camshafts, brake shoes, motor fan, cam and tube assembly, bell crank, etc.
Military aircraft parts like rudder indicator, compressor for aircraft engine, actuating cylinders and potentiometers for helicopters etc.
But where can you find military parts when you need them? The internet is crawling with websites like NationalStockNumber.org, BuyAircraftParts.com, eBay, and Amazon offering military spare parts and original parts. You can search their inventory with National Stock Numbers (NSN), Manufacture Cross Reference Numbers, and Technical Characteristics. You can also find military spare parts at different military auctions, but there you have to buy in bulk. If you are looking for a new suspension for you military vehicle, it is better to search the internet for it.
Not everyone can buy military parts in USA. In order to comply with US export trade laws and regulations, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US to buy these types of military parts. You can only buy military parts if you intend to use the parts for personal use only and have no intention of exporting them outside the USA. While purchasing military parts make sure they are not counterfeit items and also make sure the seller is from USA. The sell and purchase of military parts are regulated by the US Department of State’s Directorate of Defence Trade Controls and under their strict guidelines, if you are caught selling US military parts abroad, you will be prosecuted.
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