The Housing,parachute Rip Cord, cataloged under National Stock Number 1670-01-502-0401, 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 Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1670-01-502-0401 |
| Primary Part Number | 3516AS6500-13 |
| Item Name | Housing,parachute Rip Cord |
| FSC / FSG | 1670 / 16 — Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | AGAV |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3516AS6500-13 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. (USA) |
| 3516AS6500-3 | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3516AS6500-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Simula Safety Systems Inc. |
NSN 1670-01-502-0401 is a Housing,parachute Rip Cord, manufactured by Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p., classified under FSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1670-01-502-0401 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 3516AS6500-13 (Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.), 3516AS6500-3 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).
Key specifications for 3516AS6500-13: Overall Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Criticality Code Justification: AGAV; Overall Length: 19.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: NEXT HIGHER ASSY IS A/P22P20 PSE; ASSY IS COMPRISED OF 19.500 INCH SLEEVE (HEAT SHRUNK TUBING) (1), FERRULE (1), AND FERRULE/LONG (1) 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 1670-01-502-0401 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.