The Rod Assembly,release, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-00-798-4246, 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 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1670-00-798-4246 |
| Item Name | Rod Assembly,release |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM,C-130 AFT |
| General Characteristics Item Description | EMERGENCY RELEASE; 18.190 IN. LG . CENTER TO CENTER OF MOUNTING HOLES; 0.500 IN. DIA. STOCK; DIFFERS FROM -20 P/N BY HAVING A RING ASSY WITH PLUMER CHAIN IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 14711-542-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 14711-542 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1670-00-798-4246 is a Rod Assembly,release, 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): 6210-00-897-7519. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1670-00-798-4246: FSC Application Data: CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM,C-130 AFT; General Characteristics Item Description: EMERGENCY RELEASE; 18.190 IN. LG . CENTER TO CENTER OF MOUNTING HOLES; 0.500 IN. DIA. STOCK; DIFFERS FROM -20 P/N BY HAVING A RING ASSY WITH PLUMER CHAIN IN. 2 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 1670-00-798-4246 has DEMIL Code B. 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.