PSC H317

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standardized taxonomy for classifying what is purchased in contract actions. PSCs are used in FPDS and other federal procurement systems to tag goods, services, and R&D for reporting, analysis, and category management. The PSC Manual is the authoritative maintenance vehicle for code definitions, change control, and application guidance; it is the reference agencies use to decide which PSC best describes the predominant product or service in a contract action. ¹

PSC H317 is the inspection service code assigned to aircraft launching, landing, and ground‑handling equipment. The PSC Manual places H317 within the H3 inspection family and uses the standard “Includes/Excludes” framing to clarify commercial testing, laboratory support, and specific exclusions. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC H317
  • G2X — PSC J017 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild)
  • G2X — PSC W017 (Lease or Rental of Equipment)

What this PSC covers

• Aircraft launching equipment inspection.
• Aircraft landing equipment inspection.
• Ground‑handling equipment inspection.
• Commercial testing and laboratory inspection services supporting those systems.
• Condition assessments for arresting barriers and catapult systems.
• Functional checks and acceptance inspections after installation, repair, or modification.
• Safety and compliance verifications aligned to equipment specifications.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

How agencies use H317 in reporting and contracting

Agencies assign PSC H317 to the FPDS data element for contract actions where the predominant requirement is inspection of aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment. The Manual directs selection based on the predominant product/service purchased and clarifies that lifecycle activities such as maintenance, modification, installation, or leasing belong in the corresponding J‑, K‑, N‑, or W‑series PSCs. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When is H317 the correct PSC to use on a contract action?
  A: Use PSC H317 when the primary procurement is inspection services specifically for aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment (for example, acceptance testing of a catapult or arresting barrier). Selection should follow the “predominant product/service” rule in the PSC Manual. ¹

• Q: Are maintenance and repair actions coded H317?
  A: No. Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding actions for the same equipment are coded to the maintenance J‑series (for example, PSC J017), not to inspection PSCs such as H317. Use the code that matches the predominant requirement. ¹

• Q: Does H317 include laboratory or diagnostic testing?
  A: The H3 family language for “Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services” covers nonmedical testing that supports inspections of the listed equipment. Specific medical/dental laboratory services and unrelated lab work are excluded; consult the PSC Manual entry for exclusion details. ¹

• Q: Can an acquisition for leased launch or arresting equipment be coded H317?
  A: No. Leases and rentals of equipment should be coded to lease/rental PSCs (for example, PSC W017). PSC H317 applies only to inspection services, not to equipment acquisition or rental. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H317
• PSC Manual (PDF) — official definitive entries and group listings.¹
  https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (downloads, change history).²
  https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), Federal Procurement Data System / GSA — PSC Manual, April 2025 PDF. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf

2. Product and Service Code Manual landing page, Acquisition.GOV. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual