The Blade Set,tail, cataloged under National Stock Number 1615-01-598-9662, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1615-01-598-9662 |
| Primary Part Number | SA-40BK-001-023 |
| Item Name | Blade Set,tail |
| FSC / FSG | 1615 / 16 — Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | F |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SA-40BK-001-023 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SA-40BK-001-023 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| SA-40BK-001-023 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| SA-40BK-001-023 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Schweizer Aircraft Corp. |
NSN 1615-01-598-9662 is a Blade Set,tail, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, classified under FSC 1615, Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1615-01-598-9662 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SA-40BK-001-023 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp).
Key specifications for SA-40BK-001-023: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BLADE SET, TAIL ROTOR; End Item Identification: MQ-8B VERTICAL TAKEOFF & LANDING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (VTUAV). 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 1615-01-598-9662 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.