Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components from Spain (ES)

Question 1

What is Federal Supply Class 1680?

Accepted Answer

FSC 1680 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 1680) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.

Question 2

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 1680?

Accepted Answer

NSC 1680 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 1680 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.

Question 3

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 1680 in?

Accepted Answer

FSC 1680 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 16 which contains Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories.

Question 4

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 1680 in?

Accepted Answer

NSC 1680is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 16 which contains Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories.

Question 5

What is an Indicator Panel?

Accepted Answer

An Indicator Panel (PANEL,INDICATOR) is a panel designed for indicating purposes only. It does not distribute power nor control the equipment with which it is used. See also PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION; SWITCHBOARD, POWER and INDICATOR ASSEMBLY.

Question 6

What is a Metal Molding?

Accepted Answer

A Metal Molding (MOLDING,METAL) is a shaped piece of metal having a plane or curved surface, either sunk or projecting, used for ornamental or other application.

Question 7

What is a Door Handle?

Accepted Answer

A Door Handle (HANDLE,DOOR) is a device designed to actuate the mechanism of a door latch, either by a turning or pulling of the handle, or by operation of a PUSH BUTTON or trigger, and it may be with or without an escutcheon plate. Exludes items having an integral latch. See also DOORKNOB.

Question 8

What is a Flight Control Group?

Accepted Answer

A Flight Control Group is a collection of items, that provide facilities for electronic control of one or more items in flight.

Question 9

What is a Webbing Strap?

Accepted Answer

A Webbing Strap (STRAP,WEBBING) is a narrow strip of webbing cut to a definite length, having one or both ends processed. It is usually designed for, and may have, one or more attachments or fasteners, such as BUCKLE; LOOP, STRAP FASTENER; strap end clip; RING, DEE; Hook; and the like. Excludes STRAP, BERTH, MATTRESS RETAINING; STRAP, CHIN; safety straps; and WEBBING, TEXTILE. Do not use if a more specific item name applies.

Question 10

What is a Nonrotating Shaft Eye Bracket?

Accepted Answer

A Nonrotating Shaft Eye Bracket (BRACKET,EYE,NONROTATING SHAFT) is a rigid metal item usually fabricated from steel castings and/or welded steel pieces and designed with one or more hole(s) in line to accompany and hold, align, or support a nonrotating mechanical shaft. It has mounting holes for fastening to a supporting member or main body. It may have provision to accommodate a pin or threaded fastener to hold the shaft in a fixed position.

Question 11

What is a Remote Control Lever?

Accepted Answer

A Remote Control Lever (LEVER,REMOTE CONTROL) is a rigid item usually in the form of an arm of various shapes and cross sections, containing two or more holes so spaced that one serves as a pivot with or without hubs and must have a definite means for securing to a shaft (such as threaded hole for set-screw, keyway(s), splines, serrations or some clamping device). The other hole(s) connect(s) to CONNECTING LINK, RIGID; WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY, SINGLE LEG; or CLEVIS, ROD END; to provide transmission of movement to other parts of the mechanism. See also BELL CRANK. For manually operated items see LEVER, MANUAL CONTROL.

Question 12

What is a Bell Crank?

Accepted Answer

A Bell Crank is an item in the form of two arms at an angle, having its fulcrum at the apex of the angle, and used to provide a means of changing the direction or varying the intensity of a pushing or pulling force. See also ARM (as modified); and LEVER (as modified).

Question 13

What is an Electrical-Electronic Equipment Control Panel?

Accepted Answer

An Electrical-Electronic Equipment Control Panel (PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) is a panel, upon which are mounted such items as indicator lights, meters, relays, switches and the like, which is specifically designed for the purpose of controlling the operation of electrical and electronic equipment. See also PANEL, TEST, ELECTRICAL.

Question 14

What is a Coupling Housing?

Accepted Answer

A Coupling Housing (HOUSING,COUPLING) is an item fabricated from a single internally cored casting, or composed of two or more separate pieces and designed to support and protect the components of a coupling. Includes items having access hole(s) to facilitate machining and assembling of components. It may include the access hole cover.

Question 15

What is an Aircraft Components Modification Kit?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Components Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS) is an item or items employed individually or conjunctively to modify aircraft components.

Question 16

What is a Quadrant Control Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Quadrant Control Assembly (CONTROL ASSEMBLY,QUADRANT) is a cockpit mounted, manually operated item, designed to regulate aircraft functions, which may include throttle, afterburner, flaps, trim tabs, and the like. May consist of lever&#40;s&#41;, grip&#40;s&#41;, switch&#40;es&#41;, and fulcrum&#40;s&#41;. Excludes wire rope and push-pull assemblies, and all quadrants or levers that are engine mounted.

Question 17

What is a Control Cable Assembly?

Accepted Answer

A Control Cable Assembly (CABLE ASSEMBLY,CONTROL) is an assembly of wire cables fitted to runners, guides, levers and the like to remotely operate controls.

Question 18

What is an Aircraft Seat Frame?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Seat Frame (FRAME,SEAT,AIRCRAFT) is a rigid metallic item designed to provide the basic structure of a SEAT (1), AIRCRAFT or SEAT (1), AIRCRAFT EJECTION.

Question 19

What is an Aircraft Torque Tube Assembly?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Torque Tube Assembly (TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY,AIRCRAFT) is transfers twisting&#47;turning motion from one point to another.  May include arm assemblies, tubing and various hardware items.

Question 20

What is an Aircraft Cable Tension Regulator?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Cable Tension Regulator (REGULATOR,TENSION,CABLE,AIRCRAFT) is a device used in control systems to maintain tautness of the wire rope within the preselected limits. The device mechanically compensates for the effect of temperature variation and structural deflection.

Question 21

What is an Aircraft Seat Track?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Seat Track (TRACK,AIRCRAFT SEAT) is an item designed to guide and secure the seat to the aircraft structure.  It may be fixed or adjustable.

Question 22

What is an Aircraft Cabin Insulation Blanket?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Cabin Insulation Blanket (INSULATION BLANKET,CABIN,AIRCRAFT) is a flexible item composed of one or more kinds of fibers prefabricated into various shapes and sizes. It may have a vapor barrier and is covered on one or both sides with a jacket material such as vinyl or other sheet material. It may have mounting provisions such as holes or snaps to facilitate installation. It is designed to cover cargo compartments and the like to prevent the transfer of heat and/or sound. Excludes insulation material supplied in flat sheets or rolls used in construction and building materials. Excludes INSULATION BLANKET,THERMAL.

Question 23

What is an Aircraft Mechanical Actuator?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Mechanical Actuator (ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL,AIRCRAFT) is a device designed to convert energy, from an external source, to a controlled mechanical force, in the form of either linear (straight line) or rotational movement.  Excludes HYDRAULIC and PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS, ACTUATOR, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL and SCREWJACK.

Question 24

What is an Aircraft Control Panel?

Accepted Answer

An Aircraft Control Panel (CONTROL PANEL,AIRCRAFT) is an enclosure which includes mounts and protects such items as switches, contactors, relays, connectors, printed cards, and the like. It gathers controls and signalization functions such as fuel pumps, hydraulic ancillaries, navigation and armament systems, electronic countermeasures, and the like. It is located outside and under the aircraft and thus facilitates the acces when the aircraft is on the ground.

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components - Spain (ES)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 1680

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 1680

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 16 Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 16 Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories

Items Managed by Spain (ES) - NCB is 33

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NSN Format for Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
Codified by Spain

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 1680

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 1680

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