The Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-00-972-6038, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1730-00-972-6038 |
| Primary Part Number | 128GT10078 |
| Item Name | Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | PLUG |
| Handle | FURNISHED |
| Diameter | 5.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Latch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Preheater Duct Opening | NOT INCLUDED |
| Handle Quantity | 1 |
| Specific Usage Design | DESIGNED FOR CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE-EXHAUST DUCT ON MODEL A6A ACFT |
| Material | RUBBER BASIC |
| Cover/plug Protrusion Type | W/FLANGE |
| Furnished Items | WARNING STREAMER |
| Thickness | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 128GT10078 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 128GT10078 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
NSN 1730-00-972-6038 is a Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1730-00-972-6038 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 128GT10078 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for 128GT10078: Design Type: PLUG; Handle: FURNISHED; Diameter: 5.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: ROUND. 12 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 1730-00-972-6038 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.