Environmental Protection: HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT
Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
Identification
NSN: 4020-01-218-8409
NIIN: 012188409
FSC: 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
FSG: 40 — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
General Description
The Cord,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-218-8409, 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8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4020-01-218-8409
Item Name
Cord,fibrous
FSC / FSG
4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Status
ACTIVE
Length
500.000 YARDS NOMINAL
Strand Quantity
16
Breaking Strength
85.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS
Physical Form
SPOOL
Color
GREEN, US AIR FORCE, 1565
Environmental Protection
HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT
Unable to Decode
UNABLE TO DECODE
Fabrication Method
TWISTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-C-81104
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 4020 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
4020-00-001-9356
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9357
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9358
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-001-9359
TAPE,LACING AND TYING
4020-00-003-6293
ROPE,FIBROUS
4020-00-004-4066
RORE,SYNTHETIC FIBER
4020-00-004-5348
4020-00-004-5348 · Item name not on file
4020-00-005-7707
CORD ASSEMBLY,ELASTIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4020-01-218-8409?
NSN 4020-01-218-8409 is a Cord,fibrous, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 4020-01-218-8409?
Key specifications for 4020-01-218-8409: Length: 500.000 YARDS NOMINAL; Strand Quantity: 16; Breaking Strength: 85.0 POUNDS MINIMUM LBS; Physical Form: SPOOL. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4020-01-218-8409 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.