The Parachute,personnel,chest, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-00-248-9229, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-00-248-9229 |
| Item Name | Parachute,personnel,chest |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Canopy Opening Method | MANUALLY BY RIPCORD |
| Pack Type | ATTACHABLE CHEST |
| Harness Type | STANDARD |
| Pack Color | GREEN, SAGE |
| Harness Manufacturer Part Number | PART NO. 50J6871 |
| Harness Color | OLIVE DRAB |
| Canopy Diameter | 28.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON CANOPY |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON HARNESS |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON PACK |
| Canopy Color | ORANGE AND WHITE |
| Harness Manufacturer Code | 80049 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 50C7023-2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1670-00-248-9229 is a Parachute,personnel,chest, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1670-00-802-8802. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1670-00-248-9229: Canopy Opening Method: MANUALLY BY RIPCORD; Pack Type: ATTACHABLE CHEST; Harness Type: STANDARD; Pack Color: GREEN, SAGE. 12 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 1670-00-248-9229 has DEMIL Code D. 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.