The Twine,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-240-2183, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4020-00-240-2183 |
| Item Name | Twine,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Strand Quantity | 3 |
| Surface Condition | SOFT |
| Issue Form Weight | 1.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Breaking Strength | 35.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS |
| Departure From Cited Designator | AS MODIFIED BY ISSUE FORM |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE AND 18 SIZE |
| Size Designator | 18 |
| Physical Form | SKEIN |
| Ply Quantity | 18 |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Fabrication Method | CABLE LAID |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TT881 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-00-240-2183 is a Twine,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-243-1554, 4020-00-243-3152, 4020-00-243-3155. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4020-00-240-2183: Strand Quantity: 3; Surface Condition: SOFT; Issue Form Weight: 1.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Breaking Strength: 35.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS. 12 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.