The Cradle,ground Handling Equipment, cataloged under National Stock Number 1730-01-573-1016, 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 Lockheed Martin Corporation. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 1730-01-573-1016 |
| Primary Part Number | RG16-502 |
| Item Name | Cradle,ground Handling Equipment |
| FSC / FSG | 1730 / 17 — Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RG16-502 PRIMARY | Lockheed Martin Corporation (USA) |
| RG16-502 | Tyonek Machining and Fabrication, Llc (USA) |
| RG16-502 PRIMARY | C & T Industrial Machine Shop, Inc. (USA) |
| RG16-502 PRIMARY | Greene Machine & Manufacturing Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RG16-502 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bryant's Machine Shop Inc |
NSN 1730-01-573-1016 is a Cradle,ground Handling Equipment, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, classified under FSC 1730, Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 1730-01-573-1016 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: RG16-502 (Lockheed Martin Corporation), RG16-502 (Tyonek Machining and Fabrication, Llc), RG16-502 (C & T Industrial Machine Shop, Inc.), RG16-502 (Greene Machine & Manufacturing Inc).
Key specifications for RG16-502: End Item Identification: U-2 AIRCRAFT. 0 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 1730-01-573-1016 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.