The Life Preserver,underarm, cataloged under National Stock Number 4220-00-059-6061, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4220 (Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4220-00-059-6061 |
| Item Name | Life Preserver,underarm |
| FSC / FSG | 4220 / 42 — Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Collar | NOT INCLUDED |
| Gas Cylinder | INCLUDED |
| Fastening Method | SLIDE FASTENERS |
| Base Width | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | LPU-3/P TYPE |
| Size Designation | ADULT |
| Height | 15.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color | ORANGE, MOLTEN |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON AND RUBBER POLYCHLOROPRENE COVER |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON AND RUBBER POLYCHLOROPRENE ENVELOPE |
| Buoyancy Method | GAS INFLATED OR ORALLY INFLATED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | S |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LPU3P | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MILL26559 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4220-00-059-6061 is a Life Preserver,underarm, classified under FSC 4220, Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4220-00-059-6061: Collar: NOT INCLUDED; Gas Cylinder: INCLUDED; Fastening Method: SLIDE FASTENERS; Base Width: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). 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.