The Load Coupler, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-00-799-8596, 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 Irvingq Limited. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-00-799-8596 |
| Primary Part Number | 11-1-66-1 |
| Item Name | Load Coupler |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Irvingq Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | C/O 4 BOLT,4 NUT,4 PIN,8 SPOOL,8 WASHER,4 PLATE,ALUMINUM ALLOY,2024 T-4 QQ-A-25016,DIM.,5.500 IN. NOMLG,5.500 IN. NOM W,0.375 IN. NOM THK IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | F |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 11-1-66-1 | Irvingq Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 11-1-66-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1670-00-799-8596 is a Load Coupler, manufactured by Irvingq Limited, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1670-00-799-8596 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 11-1-66-1 (Irvingq Limited).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5305-01-379-8732, 5985-01-595-1832. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 11-1-66-1: General Characteristics Item Description: C/O 4 BOLT,4 NUT,4 PIN,8 SPOOL,8 WASHER,4 PLATE,ALUMINUM ALLOY,2024 T-4 QQ-A-25016,DIM.,5.500 IN. NOMLG,5.500 IN. NOM W,0.375 IN. NOM THK IN; End Item Identification: MULTI-APPL. 1 specification is 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.
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.