The Life Preserver,underarm, cataloged under National Stock Number 4220-00-072-5311, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4220 (No Item Name Available) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4220-00-072-5311 |
| Primary Part Number | MIL-L-38200 |
| Item Name | Life Preserver,underarm |
| FSC / FSG | 4220 / 42 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Base Width | 21.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 29.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Color | ORANGE |
| Collar | NOT INCLUDED |
| Buoyancy Method | GAS INFLATED AND ORALLY INFLATED |
| Size Designation | ADULT |
| Fastening Method | HARNESS W/BUCKLES |
| Gas Cylinder | INCLUDED |
| Height | 10.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON AND RUBBER POLYCHLOROPRENE COVER |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON AND RUBBER POLYCHLOROPRENE ENVELOPE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | LPU-5/P TYPE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MIL-L-38200 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| LPU-5/P | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| S750 | Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. Dba Switlik Parachute Co Inc (USA) |
| 19D21154 | Alliedsignal Inc Dba Allied-Signal Aerospace Co (USA) |
| 19D21154 | Air Cruisers Company, Llc (USA) |
| LPU-5/P | Department of the Air Force (USA) |
NSN 4220-00-072-5311 is a Life Preserver,underarm, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 4220 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 4220-00-072-5311 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-L-38200 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), LPU-5/P (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), S750 (Switlik Parachute Company, Inc. Dba Switlik Parachute Co Inc), 19D21154 (Alliedsignal Inc Dba Allied-Signal Aerospace Co), 19D21154 (Air Cruisers Company, Llc) and 1 more.
There are 10 known substitutes for 4220-00-072-5311: 5330-00-141-3390, 5307-00-272-7052, 3120-00-287-6507 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MIL-L-38200: Base Width: 21.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 29.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Color: ORANGE; Collar: NOT INCLUDED; Buoyancy Method: GAS INFLATED AND ORALLY INFLATED. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.