The Rope,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-968-1353, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4020-00-968-1353 |
| Item Name | Rope,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 200.000 YARDS MINIMUM |
| Strand Quantity | 3 |
| Circumference | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Physical Form | REEL |
| Color | YELLOW |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE OVERALL |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-24049 TY1 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CI 1301 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Cordage Institute |
| MIL-R-24049 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-00-968-1353 is a Rope,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4020-00-968-1354, 4020-00-968-1355, 4020-00-999-3894. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4020-00-968-1353: Length: 200.000 YARDS MINIMUM; Strand Quantity: 3; Circumference: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Physical Form: REEL. 8 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.