The Tongue,towbar, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-00-976-1595, 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 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 1730-00-976-1595 |
| Item Name | Tongue,towbar |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | STEEL,S-CURVED SHAPE,OVERALL LENGTH APPROX 14.000 IN.,MAX WIDTH 2.000 IN. BY 2.000 IN. HIGH,USED TO ATTACH COUPLER ASSY TO TOWBAR BODY IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| F71136-22 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| F71136-22 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| F71136 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1730-00-976-1595 is a Tongue,towbar, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1730-01-151-5884. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 1730-00-976-1595: General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL,S-CURVED SHAPE,OVERALL LENGTH APPROX 14.000 IN.,MAX WIDTH 2.000 IN. BY 2.000 IN. HIGH,USED TO ATTACH COUPLER ASSY TO TOWBAR BODY IN; End Item Identification: TOWBAR,KC135 ACFT. 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 1730-00-976-1595 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.