what does FNLA mean on vac supply sites?

[bnsd60m9200]

noticed this with some kirby parts. whats does that acronym mean? i have no idea

Will

 

[lovecanisters]

I believe

it's stated to mean "Factory No Longer Available"   I suppose the original factory part is no longer made/available...my best guess

 

[whirlsonicmore]

At times, a supplier will slap NLA on something that they just don't carry anymore. The item might still be in stock at other suppliers.

So, there are some things I can still get from one company that another company stopped selling a long time ago.