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KC-135 Stratotanker: parts, government demand, prices, suppliers

The federal catalog names the KC-135 as the end item on 9,968 stock numbers; 70 of them have a DLA solicitation or award on record. What the government buys for this aircraft, what it paid, who wins, and which parts are at supply risk. Rebuilt nightly; this page is from 2026-09-28.

9,968

stock numbers

70

with demand

37

open now

135

awards, 36 m

1

sellers here

63

at supply risk

Open DLA solicitations for KC-135 parts

  • SPE4A126T2844 · Thermostat,Temperatu · NSN 6685011400166 · 3 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · L · AMSC Z
  • SPE4A526T467S · Indicator,Position · NSN 6610016146477 · 5 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · L · AMSC B
  • SPE4A726T784W · Rib,Stiffener,Aircra · NSN 1560016548977 · 6 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE4A526T467U · Indicator,Multiple,A · NSN 6605014646081 · 46 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · L · AMSC C
  • SPE7L326T251R · Cam,Control · NSN 3040007909707 · 3 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · N · AMSC G
  • SPE4A526T447A · Handle,Manual Contro · NSN 5340015189000 · 1 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · N · AMSC D
  • SPE7M526Q1034 · Connector,Receptacle · NSN 5935016140796 · 15 EA · due Sep 30, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE4A526T472Y · Pin,Special · NSN 1560016627960 · 3 EA · due Oct 1, 2026 · N · AMSC P
  • SPE4A626T36BH · Support,Structural · NSN 1560015516182 · 13 EA · due Oct 1, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE4A526T473R · Shroud Assy,Turbine · NSN 1660012171363 · 3 EA · due Oct 1, 2026 · N · AMSC P
  • SPE4A026T5003 · Sleeve,Antenna Suppo · NSN 5985015041122 · 1 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC H
  • SPE4A626T36UG · Crank,Idler Cam,Elev · NSN 1560009109139 · 11 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC P
  • SPE4A726T795A · Former,Aircraft · NSN 1560010149642 · 6 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE4A726T795B · Former,Aircraft · NSN 1560010149642 · 6 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE4A726T792E · Panel,Structural,Air · NSN 1560011251533 · 19 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · Y · AMSC G
  • SPE4A726T795G · Duct Assembly,Bleed · NSN 1560014370135 · 4 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC G
  • SPE4A026T5022 · Nut,Sleeve · NSN 5310015038690 · 1 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC L
  • SPE4A526T474R · Rib,Airfoil · NSN 1560016510514 · 1 EA · due Oct 2, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE7L126T17B7 · Bracket,Angle · NSN 5340016212497 · 8 EA · due Oct 5, 2026 · N · AMSC G
  • SPE4A726T797N · Support,Structural · NSN 1560017380603 · 35 EA · due Oct 5, 2026 · N · AMSC G
  • SPE7M526T536E · Resistor,Variable,Wi · NSN 5905016592686 · 26 EA · due Oct 5, 2026 · N · AMSC C
  • SPE7L326T278V · Seal,Nonmetallic Str · NSN 5330011837118 · 19 EA · due Oct 5, 2026 · N · AMSC Z
  • SPE7MC26T299W · Cover Plate,Valve · NSN 4810016176057 · 17 EA · due Oct 5, 2026 · N · AMSC G
  • SPE7LX26U007Z · Retainer,Packing · NSN 5330013331946 · 756 EA · due Oct 7, 2026 · N · AMSC G

Most-bought stock numbers

Ranked by DLA awards in the last 36 months, then open solicitations. Price is the last award.

NSNItemAwards 36 mOpenLast paidSellersRisk
1560-01-014-9642Former,Aircraft12$174.00Dec 17, 2023—
6605-01-464-6081Indicator,Multiple,A61$2,895.33Sep 24, 2025—
5330-01-333-1946Retainer,Packing31$17.76Feb 12, 2026—
5905-01-659-2686Resistor,Variable,Wi31$402.19Sep 3, 2025—watch
3040-00-790-9707Cam,Control21$4,437.21Apr 8, 2026—watch
1560-01-125-1533Panel,Structural,Air21$3,694.00Sep 4, 2026—
6610-01-614-6477Indicator,Position21$13,747.20Apr 1, 2026—
5330-01-183-7118Seal,Nonmetallic Str11$25.00Sep 4, 2026—
1560-00-910-9139Crank,Idler Cam,Elev—1$229.87Feb 18, 2015—elevated
6685-01-140-0166Thermostat,Temperatu—1$4,157.91Mar 22, 2022—watch
1660-01-217-1363Shroud Assy,Turbine—1$5,830.55Nov 29, 2018—watch
1560-01-437-0135Duct Assembly,Bleed—1$1,450.00Dec 18, 2020—elevated
5310-01-503-8690Nut,Sleeve—1$1,094.57Jun 16, 2017—elevated
5985-01-504-1122Sleeve,Antenna Suppo—1$991.91Jun 27, 2017—elevated
5340-01-518-9000Handle,Manual Contro—1$2,746.00Jul 31, 2018—elevated
1560-01-551-6182Support,Structural—1$262.09May 13, 2014—elevated
5935-01-614-0796Connector,Receptacle—1——watch
4810-01-617-6057Cover Plate,Valve—1$500.00Aug 21, 2020—watch
5340-01-621-2497Bracket,Angle—1$144.00May 13, 2021—elevated
1560-01-651-0514Rib,Airfoil—1$106.13Jul 13, 2018—watch
1560-01-654-8977Rib,Stiffener,Aircr—1$90.48Aug 18, 2017—watch
1560-01-662-7960Pin,Special—1$353.50Aug 31, 2022—watch
1560-01-738-0603Support,Structural—1——
1660-01-613-7077Duct Assembly,Air C18—$950.00Dec 10, 2025—watch
6220-01-651-6453Light,Cockpit,Aircra18—$1,828.65Feb 19, 2026—watch
1660-01-236-8351Adjuster Assembly,C7—$1,773.23Jun 8, 2026—
6210-01-530-3079Control,Electric Lig7—$1,795.00Sep 9, 2026—watch
1680-01-370-0765Slide Assy6—$3,105.87Mar 30, 2026—watch
1680-01-597-5816Cable Assembly,Contr6—$1,310.15Jun 30, 2026—watch
5940-01-735-8757Terminal,Lug6—$1.46Aug 20, 2026—watch
5905-01-503-8373Resistor,Variable,Wi4—$226.32Aug 19, 2026—watch
1680-01-613-5720Nozzle,Window Defro4—$1,700.00Sep 3, 2026—watch
5310-01-643-4227Nut,Self-Locking,Ext4—$152.45Jun 24, 2026—
1650-01-161-4828Piston And Slipper A3—$293.83Aug 25, 2026—watch
1680-01-407-6264Cable Assembly,Contr3—$1,061.89Aug 27, 2024—watch
1560-01-545-5968Skin,Aircraft3—$127.25Aug 12, 2026—
1560-00-320-4962Panel,Structural,Air2—$2,330.46Aug 19, 2026—
4820-00-595-4263Valve,Gate2—$18,500.00Jan 14, 2025—watch
1560-01-007-5377Panel,Structural,Air2—$5,618.06Dec 2, 2024—
4320-01-185-3788Pump,Oil2—$10,068.35Jun 9, 2026—watch
3040-01-188-3458Bell Crank2—$1,398.27Dec 9, 2024—watch
3110-01-201-0513Bearing,Ball,Annular2—$250.00Dec 11, 2025—watch
1560-01-439-8971Support,Structural C2—$297.00Aug 31, 2026—watch
1560-01-579-8135Rib,Stiffener,Aircra2—$671.21Oct 14, 2025—
5930-01-630-1450Switch Box2—$6,404.08Aug 1, 2024—
1560-01-725-2967Support,Structural2—$1,716.00Jun 15, 2026—watch
1560-00-658-2173Former,Aircraft1—$235.00Jul 14, 2025—watch
1560-00-772-9652Fairing,Aircraft1—$2,030.00Jun 17, 2026—watch
1650-01-139-0177Adapter Kit,Qad1—$8,868.00Apr 15, 2025—
1560-01-161-5716Former,Aircraft1—$512.00Dec 17, 2023—watch
1560-01-560-3974Fitting,Structural C1—$151.40Mar 23, 2025—watch
5305-01-629-9065Screw,Close Toleranc1—$14.44Sep 10, 2025—
1560-01-085-4067Support,Structural——$13,500.00Mar 15, 2019—watch
1560-01-161-7438Plate,Structural,Air——$45.86Jul 18, 2017—watch
1560-01-437-0111Duct Assembly,Bleed——$2,211.40Jan 16, 2020—elevated
5930-01-444-8974Switch,Push————
1560-01-546-6260Web,Structural Compo——$342.73Mar 20, 2022—elevated
1560-01-607-9322Skin,Aircraft————watch
1560-01-614-1770Fitting,Structural————elevated
5340-01-614-6185Bracket,Mounting——$2,231.98Mar 9, 2023—watch

KC-135 parts at supply risk

From the obsolescence watch: terminal codes, sources whose SAM registration has expired, single sources, years of solicitations without an award. Reasons in words; unverified is never counted as gone.

  • high 814820-01-722-4613 Valve,Regulating,Flu — AAC V: the government marks it a terminal item with no replacement; single approved source (registered in SAM); solicited in the last 12 months; no award in our record; AMSC D on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 501560-00-910-9139 Crank,Idler Cam,Elev — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Feb 2015; AMSC P on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 505310-01-503-8690 Nut,Sleeve — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (13499) is due for renewal by Sep 29, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Jun 2017; AMSC L on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 505985-01-504-1122 Sleeve,Antenna Suppo — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (13499) is due for renewal by Sep 29, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Jun 2017; AMSC H on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 501560-01-624-5896 Parts Kit,Wing — one active source in SAM out of 2 approved (0 expired, 1 unverified); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Jul 2018; AMSC D on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 431560-01-614-1770 Fitting,Structural — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; no award in our record; AMSC P on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 401560-01-437-0135 Duct Assembly,Bleed — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Dec 2020
  • elevated 405340-01-621-2497 Bracket,Angle — one active source in SAM out of 2 approved (0 expired, 1 unverified); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award May 2021
  • elevated 401560-01-437-0111 Duct Assembly,Bleed — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Jan 2020
  • elevated 405310-01-656-9850 Nut,Plain,Hexagon — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; last award Aug 2023
  • elevated 375340-01-518-9000 Handle,Manual Contro — single approved source (registered in SAM); solicited in the last 12 months; last award Jul 2018; AMSC D on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 371560-01-546-6260 Web,Structural Compo — single approved source (registered in SAM); solicited in the last 12 months; last award Mar 2022; AMSC D on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 371560-01-551-6182 Support,Structural — single approved source (registered in SAM); solicited in the last 12 months; last award May 2014; AMSC C on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply
  • elevated 351630-01-690-6150 Wheel Snubber — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; solicited in the last 12 months; no award in our record
  • watch 311680-01-597-5816 Cable Assembly,Contr — single approved source (registered in SAM); that source's SAM registration (81205) is due for renewal by Nov 11, 2026; AMSC P on the latest solicitation: only approved sources may supply

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A stock number is tied to the KC-135 when the federal catalog's item characteristics name it as the end item; spellings and series letters (KC-46A, F/A-22) are folded together. Demand and prices come from DLA DIBBS, vendors from the award record, risk from the obsolescence watch. Same page for every reader. Data, not advice.

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Questions

What parts does the KC-135 Stratotanker use?
The federal catalog ties 9,968 national stock numbers to the KC-135 Stratotanker, most of them in supply classes 1560 (Airframe Structural Components), 5310 (Nuts And Washers), 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components), 5340 (Hardware, Commercial). 70 of them have a DLA solicitation or award on record; the most-bought include 1560-01-014-9642 Former,Aircraft; 6605-01-464-6081 Indicator,Multiple,A; 5330-01-333-1946 Retainer,Packing.
Who supplies KC-135 Stratotanker parts to the government?
DLA made 135 awards on KC-135 Stratotanker stock numbers in 36 months, worth about $3,686,524. The most frequent winners were Swiss Pattern Corp. (22 awards), Norcatec LLC (13 awards), The Boeing Company (7 awards). 1 seller on PartsAndPlanes list KC-135 Stratotanker stock numbers with confirmed stock.
Is the government buying KC-135 Stratotanker parts right now?
37 DLA solicitations are open today on KC-135 Stratotanker stock numbers; 78 were issued in the last twelve months. 63 of the platform's stock numbers show supply-risk signals (few sources, long gaps between buys, or DMSMS notices). Each solicitation page shows the quantity, due date, the gates a seller must clear, and what was paid before.

Numbers as of the nightly build. Data, not advice.