The Towbar,aircraft, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-01-083-8461, 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 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1730-01-083-8461 |
| Primary Part Number | 160D997020-1 |
| Item Name | Towbar,aircraft |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Reference Data and Literature | 33A4-10-3-1 |
| Functional Description | AFT TOWING NOSE WHEEL STEERING BAR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 160D997020-1 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 160D997020-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
NSN 1730-01-083-8461 is a Towbar,aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1730-01-083-8461 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 160D997020-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for 160D997020-1: Reference Data and Literature: 33A4-10-3-1; Special Features: BRIDLE AT THE AFT END TO COMPENSATE FOR TOWING CABLE ANGULARITY WHILE ATTACHED TO THE NOSE WHEEL AXLE BY PIN-PIN RETAINED SLIDING PINS AND WILL CONTAIN A FORWARD FACING T-BAR HANDLE WHICH WILL PERMIT EASE OF MANUALLY CONTROLLED DIRECTION CHANGES WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS BEING TOWED REARWARD INTO THE SHELTER; Functional Description: AFT TOWING NOSE WHEEL STEERING BAR; End Item Identification: A10A ACFT. 2 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.
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.