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MIL-C-43256Cord,fibrous

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 4020-01-041-0788 · FSC 4020 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 4020-01-041-0788 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 4020-01-041-0788. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-43256.
Features
  • Cord,fibrous — FSC 4020
  • Length: 1000.000 YARDS MINIMUM
  • Overall Diameter: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Breaking Strength: 540.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
  • Strand Quantity: 12
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Color: OLIVE DRAB, US ARMY, 7
  • Physical Form: SPOOL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Cord,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-041-0788, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (No Item Name Available) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN4020-01-041-0788
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-43256
Item NameCord,fibrous
FSC / FSG4020 / 40 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Length1000.000 YARDS MINIMUM
Overall Diameter0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Breaking Strength540.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS
Strand Quantity12
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
ColorOLIVE DRAB, US ARMY, 7
Physical FormSPOOL
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3-16 SIZE
Fabrication MethodBRAIDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
4020-00-180-6675 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
4020-00-180-6680 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
4020-00-242-8071 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
4020-01-148-8250 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
4020-01-237-6946 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
4020-01-279-0562 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord,fibrous
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-43256 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4020-00-180-6675INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS
4020-00-180-6680INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS
4020-00-242-8071INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS
4020-01-148-8250INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS
4020-01-237-6946INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS
4020-01-279-0562INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD,FIBROUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 4020-01-041-0788?

NSN 4020-01-041-0788 is a Cord,fibrous, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4020 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 4020-01-041-0788?

NSN 4020-01-041-0788 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-C-43256 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 4020-01-041-0788?

There are 6 known substitutes for 4020-01-041-0788: 4020-00-180-6675, 4020-00-180-6680, 4020-00-242-8071 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-43256?

Key specifications for MIL-C-43256: Length: 1000.000 YARDS MINIMUM; Overall Diameter: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Breaking Strength: 540.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Strand Quantity: 12. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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