The Beam,main, cataloged under National Stock Number 1740-00-526-0853, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1740 (Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1740-00-526-0853 |
| Item Name | Beam,main |
| FSC / FSG | 1740 / 17 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CONSISTS OF 8 IN. PIPE 71.125 IN. LG; PIPE 72.25 IN. LG; FOUR PLATES .375 X 2 X 6 LG; FOUR CHANNELS 4 X 1.72 X .32 WITH FOUR HOLES EACH .563 DIA; EIGHT GUSSETS; TWO STRAPS .375 X 2; DRILL .375-16UNC-2B TWO PLACES; ALUMINUM; WELDED 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 58D46159 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1740-00-526-0853 is a Beam,main, classified under FSC 1740, Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1740-00-526-0853: General Characteristics Item Description: CONSISTS OF 8 IN. PIPE 71.125 IN. LG; PIPE 72.25 IN. LG; FOUR PLATES .375 X 2 X 6 LG; FOUR CHANNELS 4 X 1.72 X .32 WITH FOUR HOLES EACH .563 DIA; EIGHT GUSSETS; TWO STRAPS .375 X 2; DRILL .375-16UNC-2B TWO PLACES; ALUMINUM; WELDED IN; End Item Identification: MHU-12/M AND MHU-12A/M A. 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 1740-00-526-0853 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.