The Load Absorber, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-01-306-0640, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1680-01-306-0640 |
| Primary Part Number | 101117-3 |
| Item Name | Load Absorber |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | VARIABLE LOAD ENERGY ABSORBER FOR SEAT ASSY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 101117-3 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 101117-1 LH | 5/9 Secondary reference Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. |
| 101117-2 RH | 5/9 Secondary reference Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p. |
NSN 1680-01-306-0640 is a Load Absorber, manufactured by Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p., classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-01-306-0640 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 101117-3 (Bae Systems Land & Armaments L.p.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-415-8235. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 101117-3: General Characteristics Item Description: VARIABLE LOAD ENERGY ABSORBER FOR SEAT ASSY; End Item Identification: NAVY SH-3H AIRCRAFT. 1 specification is 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 1680-01-306-0640 has DEMIL Code D. 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.