The Plate,compression,life Raft, cataloged under National Stock Number 4220-01-461-1508, 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 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4220-01-461-1508 |
| Item Name | Plate,compression,life Raft |
| FSC / FSG | 4220 / 42 — Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | NYLATRON GS MATL;O/A 32 IN. LG,18 IN. W,2 IN. H;44 LBS WT;THIS REPLACES 17G910022-1 WHICH CANNOT BE RETROFITTED LBS |
| Functional Description | COMPRESSES THE LIFE RAFT INTO THERIGID CONTAINER;THE RAFT IS FOLDED AND PLACED INSIDE THE CONTAINER;THE PLATE OR COVER IS PLACED ON TOP OF LIFE RAFT;TWO BANDS ARE WRAPPED AROUND THE CONTAINER AND SECURED;APPLIES PRESSURE AND PROVIDES FOR PROPER FIT AND FOR PROPER DEPLOYMENT FROM THE RIGID CONTAINER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 17G910022-501 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4220-01-461-1508 is a Plate,compression,life Raft, classified under FSC 4220, Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4220-01-461-1508: General Characteristics Item Description: NYLATRON GS MATL;O/A 32 IN. LG,18 IN. W,2 IN. H;44 LBS WT;THIS REPLACES 17G910022-1 WHICH CANNOT BE RETROFITTED LBS; Special Features: TO INSURE PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF A LIFE RAFT IN THE EVENT OF A WATER DITCHING,SPECIFIC FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS NEED TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE LOADING LIFE RAFTS INTO CONTAINER.ONCE LOADED,PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO CONTAINER TOP FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME.THIS ALLOWS THE RAFT TO SETTLE AT OR SLIGHTLY BELOW THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER; Functional Description: COMPRESSES THE LIFE RAFT INTO THERIGID CONTAINER;THE RAFT IS FOLDED AND PLACED INSIDE THE CONTAINER;THE PLATE OR COVER IS PLACED ON TOP OF LIFE RAFT;TWO BANDS ARE WRAPPED AROUND THE CONTAINER AND SECURED;APPLIES PRESSURE AND PROVIDES FOR PROPER FIT AND FOR PROPER DEPLOYMENT FROM THE RIGID CONTAINER; End Item Identification: C-17A ACFT:LIFE RAFT ASSYS A. 2 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.
NSN 4220-01-461-1508 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.