The Towbar,aircraft, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-00-017-8885, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1730-00-017-8885 |
| Item Name | Towbar,aircraft |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tire Type | SOLID RUBBER |
| FSC Application Data | T-38/F-5 ACFT |
| Design Type | NOSE GEAR |
| Reference Data and Literature | 1T-38A-4-2 A |
| Diameter | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Length Adjustability | NONADJUSTABLE |
| Functional Description | USED FOR TOWING AND GROUND MANEUVERING OF THE T-38/F-5 SERIES ACFT |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6-76013-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Is Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems |
| 6-76013-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. Dba Defense Systems Sector |
NSN 1730-00-017-8885 is a Towbar,aircraft, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3110-00-736-9823. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1730-00-017-8885: Tire Type: SOLID RUBBER; FSC Application Data: T-38/F-5 ACFT; Design Type: NOSE GEAR; Reference Data and Literature: 1T-38A-4-2 A. 8 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 1730-00-017-8885 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.