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NSN 1660-005604009, COUPLING, FLEXIBLE. THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY MANUFACTURED BY: 

THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N 10-2712-2
ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORP 70628 P/N 711130
FLEXIBLE TECHNOLOGIES INC 30299 P/N FT1025-2

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