The Barrel,tension Regulator, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-01-056-4296, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems-Ventura County. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1680-01-056-4296 |
| Primary Part Number | R8442 |
| Item Name | Barrel,tension Regulator |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems-Ventura County |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| R8442 PRIMARY | Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems-Ventura County (USA) |
NSN 1680-01-056-4296 is a Barrel,tension Regulator, manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems-Ventura County, classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-01-056-4296 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: R8442 (Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc. Dba Meggitt Control Systems-Ventura County).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5915-01-552-5230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for R8442: End Item Identification: ACFT C-130. 0 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 1680-01-056-4296 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.