The Twine,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-240-2180, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4020-00-240-2180 |
| Primary Part Number | AA2917-12 |
| Item Name | Twine,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Manufacturer | Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Strand Quantity | 3 |
| Issue Form Weight | 1.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS |
| Breaking Strength | 24.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE |
| Size Designator | 12 |
| Physical Form | BALL |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Fabrication Method | TWISTED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AA2917-12 | Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| TT881 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A-A-2917 | 4/1 Identification reference Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC |
NSN 4020-00-240-2180 is a Twine,fibrous, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
NSN 4020-00-240-2180 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AA2917-12 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-240-2183, 4020-00-243-1554, 4020-00-243-3152. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AA2917-12: Strand Quantity: 3; Issue Form Weight: 1.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Breaking Strength: 24.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE. 9 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.
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.