The Towbar, cataloged under National Stock Number 1740-00-697-1604, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1740 (Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers) of the Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Item Name | Towbar |
| FSC / FSG | 1740 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers (FSG 17) |
| Manufacturers | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 26512); Columbus Jack Corporation Div Columbus Jack (CAGE 00994) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1740-00-697-1604 |
| Primary Part Number | MRD1200C8 |
| Item Name | Towbar |
| FSC / FSG | 1740 / 17 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MRD1200C8 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| 8201-010 PRIMARY | Columbus Jack Corporation Div Columbus Jack (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8201B | 5/9 Secondary reference Age Logistics Corporation |
| 8201-010 | 5/9 Secondary reference Age Logistics Corporation |
NSN 1740-00-697-1604 is a Towbar, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 1740, Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers. Status: active.
NSN 1740-00-697-1604 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MRD1200C8 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), 8201-010 (Columbus Jack Corporation Div Columbus Jack).
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 1740-00-697-1604 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.