The Pilot Chute, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-00-781-2212, 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. The manufacturer of record is Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-00-781-2212 |
| Primary Part Number | 6-42302-1 |
| Item Name | Pilot Chute |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Parachute for Which Designed | AIRCRAFT DECELERATION |
| Vane Quantity | 8 |
| Suspension Line Length | 1.646 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Pack and Deployment Line | NOT INCLUDED |
| Suspension Line Quantity | 8 |
| Canopy Diameter | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUSPENSION LINE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON CANOPY |
| Canopy Color | NATURAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6-42302-1 PRIMARY | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense (USA) |
| 6-42302-1 | Derco Aerospace, Inc. Dba Derco Aerospace, Inc. a Lockheed Martin Company (USA) |
| 6-42302-1 | Pioneer Aerospace Corp (USA) |
| 6-42302 | David M. Aguilar Dba Applied Air Research (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6-42302-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. Dba Defense Systems Sector |
| 6-42302-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Is Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems |
NSN 1670-00-781-2212 is a Pilot Chute, manufactured by Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1670-00-781-2212 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6-42302-1 (Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc Div Paradigm Parachute and Defense), 6-42302-1 (Derco Aerospace, Inc. Dba Derco Aerospace, Inc. a Lockheed Martin Company), 6-42302-1 (Pioneer Aerospace Corp), 6-42302 (David M. Aguilar Dba Applied Air Research).
Key specifications for 6-42302-1: Parachute for Which Designed: AIRCRAFT DECELERATION; Vane Quantity: 8; Suspension Line Length: 1.646 FEET NOMINAL FT; Pack and Deployment Line: NOT INCLUDED. 9 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 1670-00-781-2212 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.