The Clip,retaining,aviation, cataloged under National Stock Number 1640-01-650-0279, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1640 (Aircraft Control Cable Products) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1640-01-650-0279 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining,aviation |
| FSC / FSG | 1640 / 16 — Aircraft Control Cable Products |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Width | 1.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | V |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 416A3009-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1640-01-650-0279 is a Clip,retaining,aviation, classified under FSC 1640, Aircraft Control Cable Products. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1640-01-650-0279: Overall Length: 2.30 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED; Width: 1.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RETAINER ASSEMBLY - ESCAPE ROPE SYSTEM, ROPE RETAINER BOX ASSEMBLY. 3 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 1640-01-650-0279 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.