The Towbar,aircraft, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-00-516-9943, 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 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1730-00-516-9943 |
| Item Name | Towbar,aircraft |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tire Type | METAL |
| Towed End Connection Type | PIN |
| Towed End Adjustable Spread Range | +57.250 TO 150.000 INCHES IN |
| Towing End Connection Type | RING |
| Design Type | MAIN GEAR |
| Caster Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Wheel Quantity | 2 |
| Caster Diameter | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length Adjustability | NONADJUSTABLE |
| Caster Type | SWIVEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 42J463 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 42J463 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 42J463 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1730-00-516-9943 is a Towbar,aircraft, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1730-00-516-9943: Tire Type: METAL; Towed End Connection Type: PIN; Towed End Adjustable Spread Range: +57.250 TO 150.000 INCHES IN; Towing End Connection Type: RING. 11 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 1730-00-516-9943 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.