The Parachute,meteorological, cataloged under National Stock Number 6660-00-924-2011, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6660 (Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is National Weather Service Specifications Promulgated by National Weather Service 6010 Executive Blvd. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6660-00-924-2011 |
| Primary Part Number | 450.0542/A |
| Item Name | Parachute,meteorological |
| FSC / FSG | 6660 / 66 — Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus |
| Manufacturer | National Weather Service Specifications Promulgated by National Weather Service 6010 Executive Blvd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 450.0542/A | National Weather Service Specifications Promulgated by National Weather Service 6010 Executive Blvd |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ML609AM | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6660-00-924-2011 is a Parachute,meteorological, manufactured by National Weather Service Specifications Promulgated by National Weather Service 6010 Executive Blvd, classified under FSC 6660, Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus. Status: active.
NSN 6660-00-924-2011 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 450.0542/A (National Weather Service Specifications Promulgated by National Weather Service 6010 Executive Blvd).
Key specifications for 450.0542/A: Special Features: PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE 0.5 MM THICK; HEXAGONAL SHAPE; 10.5 IN EA SIDE; 15.0 IN OF SHROUD CORDS; COMPLETE PARACHUTE SHALL NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 5 GRAMS; JUNCTION OF 5 SHROUD CORDS AT A COMMON LOAD POINT; PARACHUTE IS INSERTED INTO THE BALLON PRIOR TO INFLATION; MAX. WEIGHT OF DESCENDING LIGHTING UNIT 25.0 GRAMS G. 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.
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.