FSC: 1740 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
FSG: 17 — Aircraft Launch, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
General Description
The Tube,towbar Handle, cataloged under National Stock Number 1740-01-498-7609, 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1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
1740-01-498-7609
Item Name
Tube,towbar Handle
FSC / FSG
1740 / 17 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
Status
ACTIVE
FSC Application Data
TOWBAR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
5HG90627-101
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 1740 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
1740-00-400-3258
1740-00-400-3258 · Item name not on file
1740-00-450-7883
1740-00-450-7883 · Item name not on file
1740-00-450-7884
1740-00-450-7884 · Item name not on file
1740-00-450-7885
CAP ASSEMBLY,TRAILER
1740-00-450-7885
CAP ASSEMBLY,TRAILER
1740-00-450-7889
1740-00-450-7889 · Item name not on file
1740-00-450-7891
1740-00-450-7891 · Item name not on file
1740-00-526-0853
BEAM,MAIN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 1740-01-498-7609?
NSN 1740-01-498-7609 is a Tube,towbar Handle, classified under FSC 1740, Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 1740-01-498-7609?
Key specifications for 1740-01-498-7609: Overall Height: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: TOWBAR; Overall Length: 42.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: OUTER TUBE. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 1740-01-498-7609 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.