The Visor,shock Absorber, cataloged under National Stock Number 8470-01-552-9680, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8470 (Armor, Personal) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The manufacturer of record is Allen-Vanguard Corporation. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8470-01-552-9680 |
| Primary Part Number | 912-0051 |
| Item Name | Visor,shock Absorber |
| FSC / FSG | 8470 / 84 — Armor, Personal |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Vanguard Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 912-0051 | Allen-Vanguard Corporation (CAN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 912-0051 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8470-01-552-9680 is a Visor,shock Absorber, manufactured by Allen-Vanguard Corporation, classified under FSC 8470, Armor, Personal. Status: active.
NSN 8470-01-552-9680 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 912-0051 (Allen-Vanguard Corporation).
Key specifications for 912-0051: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: VISOR SHOCK ABSORBING PIVOTS, HELMET, EXPLOSIVE ORDANCE DISPOSAL EOD-9, GENERATION 2; End Item Identification: HELMET, EOD-9 GEN 2. 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 8470-01-552-9680 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.