The Rat Guard,ship, cataloged under National Stock Number 2040-00-272-2355, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items) of the Ship and Marine Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2040-00-272-2355 |
| Item Name | Rat Guard,ship |
| FSC / FSG | 2040 / 20 — Marine Hardware and Hull Items |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | CONICAL TYPE; NONADJUSTABLE; DIM. DATA,8 IN. DIA LINE ACCOMMODATED,48 IN. MAX OD,ASSEMBLED; STEEL,0.0516IN THK; ZINC-COATED FINISH; ATTACHED TO LINE BY LASHING; ALUMINUM IS AN ADDITIONAL ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL; ALUM. THICKNESS IS0.0508 IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MILG2767 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2040-00-272-2355 is a Rat Guard,ship, classified under FSC 2040, Marine Hardware and Hull Items. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2040-00-277-4266, 2040-00-288-2866. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2040-00-272-2355: General Characteristics Item Description: CONICAL TYPE; NONADJUSTABLE; DIM. DATA,8 IN. DIA LINE ACCOMMODATED,48 IN. MAX OD,ASSEMBLED; STEEL,0.0516IN THK; ZINC-COATED FINISH; ATTACHED TO LINE BY LASHING; ALUMINUM IS AN ADDITIONAL ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL; ALUM. THICKNESS IS0.0508 IN. 1 specification is 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.