The Parachute,cargo, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-00-272-8955, 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 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1670-00-272-8955 |
| Item Name | Parachute,cargo |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Load for Which Designed | SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT |
| Canopy Opening Method | PILOT CHUTE AND STATIC LINE |
| Load Capacity | 2200.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Load Attachment Method | CLEVIS ON RISERS |
| Length | 25.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Major Components | 1 CANOPY PART NO. 48K6076,1 LINE PART NO. 53D6805,1 PACT PART NO. 51J6182,1 PILOT CHUTE PART NO. 53E6803-2,1 STATIC LINE PART NO. 53J6804 |
| Canopy Quantity | 1 |
| Canopy Shape | FLAT CIRCULAR |
| Pack Color | OLIVE DRAB |
| Load Speed | 150.000 MILES PER HOUR |
| Height | 20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Canopy Diameter | 64.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Width | 16.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COTTON HARNESS |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON CANOPY |
| Canopy Color | CAMOUFLAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 51A6268 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1670-00-272-8955 is a Parachute,cargo, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1670-00-272-8955: Load for Which Designed: SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; Canopy Opening Method: PILOT CHUTE AND STATIC LINE; Load Capacity: 2200.000 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Load Attachment Method: CLEVIS ON RISERS. 16 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 1670-00-272-8955 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.