The Grip Assembly,controller,aircraf, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-01-387-8445, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co. Government technical data includes 10 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1680-01-387-8445 |
| Primary Part Number | A218-960961-01 |
| Item Name | Grip Assembly,controller,aircraf |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting End Type | EXTERNAL |
| Cable Length | 70.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Accommodation Type | KNURLED END GRIPPING |
| Design Type | PISTOL |
| Variable Resistor | NOT INCLUDED |
| Mounting End Bolt Hole | INCLUDED |
| Grip Length | 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Marking | CARGO HOOK RELEASE; CENTERING DEVICE RELEASE |
| Electrical Cable | INCLUDED |
| Mounting End Diameter | 1.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.252 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A218-960961-01 PRIMARY | Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co (USA) |
NSN 1680-01-387-8445 is a Grip Assembly,controller,aircraf, manufactured by Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co, classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-01-387-8445 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A218-960961-01 (Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co).
Key specifications for A218-960961-01: Mounting End Type: EXTERNAL; Cable Length: 70.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Accommodation Type: KNURLED END GRIPPING; Design Type: PISTOL. 10 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.