The Guide,piston Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 1720-01-287-0646, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1720 (Aircraft Launching Equipment) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1720-01-287-0646 |
| Item Name | Guide,piston Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 1720 / 17 — Aircraft Launching Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | S |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 622299-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 622299-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1720-01-287-0646 is a Guide,piston Assembly, classified under FSC 1720, Aircraft Launching Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1720-01-287-0646: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Special Features: ITEM IS A NON-AVIATION CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM (CSI) WHOSE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSSONNEL; End Item Identification: AIR LAUNCH AND RECOVERY. 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 1720-01-287-0646 has DEMIL Code B. 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.