The Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-01-381-2097, 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 Expanded Rubber & Plastics Corp. Dba Expanded Rubber & Plastics. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1730-01-381-2097 |
| Primary Part Number | 68D050109-1003 |
| Item Name | Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Expanded Rubber & Plastics Corp. Dba Expanded Rubber & Plastics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Relationship to Similar Equipment | SIMILAR TO BUT NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH 1730-01-149-8900 |
| Design Type | PLUG |
| Handle | FURNISHED |
| Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Latch | NOT INCLUDED |
| Preheater Duct Opening | NOT INCLUDED |
| Functional Classification | FF-2.1 |
| Handle Quantity | 1 |
| Functional Description | TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE CFT ENGINE VENT/FIRE EXTINGUISHER INLET VENT WHEN THE CFT IS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, OR SHIPMENT |
| Width | 8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cover/plug Protrusion Type | W/FLANGE |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 68D050109-1003 PRIMARY | Expanded Rubber & Plastics Corp. Dba Expanded Rubber & Plastics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 68D050109-1003 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference The Boeing Company Div Defense |
NSN 1730-01-381-2097 is a Shield,aircraft Ground Servicing, manufactured by Expanded Rubber & Plastics Corp. Dba Expanded Rubber & Plastics, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1730-01-381-2097 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 68D050109-1003 (Expanded Rubber & Plastics Corp. Dba Expanded Rubber & Plastics).
Key specifications for 68D050109-1003: Length: 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Relationship to Similar Equipment: SIMILAR TO BUT NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH 1730-01-149-8900; Design Type: PLUG; Handle: FURNISHED. 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 1730-01-381-2097 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.