The Rope,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-01-691-8909, 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 Southern Cross Equipment Pty Ltd. Government technical data includes 7 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4020-01-691-8909 |
| Primary Part Number | 161820 |
| Item Name | Rope,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Manufacturer | Southern Cross Equipment Pty Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.125 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Physical Form | COIL |
| Color | BLACK |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | PLASTIC ARAMID AND PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL |
| Fabrication Method | BRAIDED |
| Breaking Strength | 147.0 HARNESS GROUP 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 161820 | Southern Cross Equipment Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SC0604THB013 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sterling Rope Company, Inc. |
NSN 4020-01-691-8909 is a Rope,fibrous, manufactured by Southern Cross Equipment Pty Ltd, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
NSN 4020-01-691-8909 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 161820 (Southern Cross Equipment Pty Ltd).
Key specifications for 161820: Length: 1.125 FEET NOMINAL FT; Physical Form: COIL; Color: BLACK; Special Features: MATERIAL: INCREASED ABRASION RESISTANCE AND IMPROVED DURABILITY. IT'S GRIPPING ABILITY COMES FROM THE UNIQUE HOLLOW-BRAID CONSTRUCTION.. 7 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.