The Blade,windshield Wiper, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-00-280-2257, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div. Government technical data includes 4 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1680-00-280-2257 |
| Primary Part Number | XW20973N12 |
| Item Name | Blade,windshield Wiper |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insert Replaceability | REPLACEABLE |
| Material | RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR INSERT |
| Wiper Arm Adapter | INCLUDED |
| Insert Retainer Type | FLEXIBLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| XW20973N12 PRIMARY | Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| XW13550N12 | 5/9 Secondary reference Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div |
NSN 1680-00-280-2257 is a Blade,windshield Wiper, manufactured by Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div, classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-00-280-2257 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: XW20973N12 (Emerson Electric Co Alco Controls Div).
Key specifications for XW20973N12: Insert Replaceability: REPLACEABLE; Overall Length: 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR INSERT; Wiper Arm Adapter: INCLUDED. 4 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.
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.