The Lifting Point, cataloged under National Stock Number 1680-01-586-6731, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) of the Aircraft Components and Accessories group. The manufacturer of record is Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1680-01-586-6731 |
| Primary Part Number | VLBG M8-GEWINDE 21MM |
| Item Name | Lifting Point |
| FSC / FSG | 1680 / 16 — Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components |
| Manufacturer | Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| VLBG M8-GEWINDE 21MM PRIMARY | Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney (USA) |
| 8500821 | Rud-Chain Inc. Dba Rud-Chain Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VLBG 0 3TM 8 | 5/9 Secondary reference Rud-Chain Inc. Dba Rud-Chain Inc |
NSN 1680-01-586-6731 is a Lifting Point, manufactured by Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney, classified under FSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Status: active.
NSN 1680-01-586-6731 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: VLBG M8-GEWINDE 21MM (Rtx Corporation Div Pratt & Whitney), 8500821 (Rud-Chain Inc. Dba Rud-Chain Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-599-1309. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for VLBG M8-GEWINDE 21MM: Special Features: USED ON A STRONGBACK SLING. 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.
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.