The Pilot Chute, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-01-042-9327, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-01-042-9327 |
| Item Name | Pilot Chute |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Parachute for Which Designed | PERSONNEL |
| Vane Quantity | 8 |
| Canopy Shape | CONICAL |
| Suspension Line Length | 4.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Pack and Deployment Line | NOT INCLUDED |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-C-5040, TYPE 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SUSPENSION LINE |
| Frame Type | COIL SPRING UMBRELLA |
| Suspension Line Quantity | 8 |
| Pack for Which Designed | STANDARD |
| Canopy Diameter | 3.000 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SUSPENSION LINE |
| Canopy Color | GREEN, SAGE AND 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D117158-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1670-01-042-9327 is a Pilot Chute, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1670-01-042-9327: Parachute for Which Designed: PERSONNEL; Vane Quantity: 8; Canopy Shape: CONICAL; Suspension Line Length: 4.000 FEET NOMINAL FT. 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 1670-01-042-9327 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.