Drogue Assembly for the KC-135 Aircraft

PR Number(s): FD20301900090
Line Item: 0001
NSN: 1680-99-052-5087 Drogue Assembly for the KC-135 Aircraft
P/N: 6508840 & 6508692
Description: Drogue Assembly (P/N: 6508840 & 6508692) is part of the KC-135R Multi Point Refueling System (MPRS). The Drogue Assembly provides a rearward pull to the hose and reception coupling when it is in the arflow and keeps the hose and reception coupling in stable position relative to the tanker aircraft ready for receiver aircraft.
Supp. Description: Aluminum and Steel
Best Estimated Qty: 13 EA, Min 3, Max 20
Delivery: 25 JUL 2019 On or Before
Destn: SW3211,TINKER AFB OK 73145-8000
Unit of Issue: EA
Duration of Contract Period: July 2019
IUID: Required
AMC: 3D
Spare: New Manufactured Materials
Qualification Requirements: N/A
Contractor: Flight Refuelling Ltd, DBA: Cobham Mission Systems. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code U1918

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