The Rip Cord,parachute, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-01-416-6961, 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 Para-Gear Equipment Co. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1670-01-416-6961 |
| Primary Part Number | M6700 |
| Item Name | Rip Cord,parachute |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Para-Gear Equipment Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cable Length | 33.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Locking Pin Quantity | 2 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| M6700 PRIMARY | Para-Gear Equipment Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M550 | 5/9 Secondary reference Para-Gear Equipment Co |
NSN 1670-01-416-6961 is a Rip Cord,parachute, manufactured by Para-Gear Equipment Co, classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1670-01-416-6961 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: M6700 (Para-Gear Equipment Co).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2920-01-595-2140, 5331-01-688-6842. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for M6700: Cable Length: 33.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Locking Pin Quantity: 2; Special Features: MARTIN BAKER RIPCORD; PIN SPACINGOF 4 1/2 INCH 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 1670-01-416-6961 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.