The Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-00-973-9367, 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 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1730-00-973-9367 |
| Primary Part Number | S6172-50107-001 |
| Item Name | Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | PLUG |
| Handle | FURNISHED |
| Diameter | 5.640 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Latch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Preheater Duct Opening | NOT INCLUDED |
| Handle Quantity | 1 |
| Specific Usage Design | DESIGNED FOR AUXILIARY POWER UNIT EXHAUST ON MODEL CH3C ACFT |
| Material | ALUMINUM AND RUBBER BASIC |
| Furnished Items | WARNING STREAMER |
| Thickness | 0.420 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 |
|---|---|
| S6172-50107-001 PRIMARY | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S6172-50107-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp |
NSN 1730-00-973-9367 is a Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1730-00-973-9367 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S6172-50107-001 (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Dba Sikorsky Aircraft Corp).
Key specifications for S6172-50107-001: Design Type: PLUG; Handle: FURNISHED; Diameter: 5.640 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: ROUND. 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 1730-00-973-9367 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.