The Life Preserver,vest, cataloged under National Stock Number 4220-01-535-7768, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4220 (Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Mustang Survival, Inc.. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4220-01-535-7768 |
| Primary Part Number | MD3196-SO |
| Item Name | Life Preserver,vest |
| FSC / FSG | 4220 / 42 — Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Mustang Survival, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Collar | NOT INCLUDED |
| Unit Package Type | CARTON |
| Gas Cylinder | INCLUDED |
| Fastening Method | THREE POINT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM WITH SECURE ZIP CLOSURE |
| Unit Package Quantity | 1 |
| Size Designation | ADULT |
| Color | OLIVE DRAB |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON FILLING |
| Buoyancy Method | GAS INFLATED AND ORALLY INFLATED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MD3196-SO | Mustang Survival, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MD3196 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mustang Survival, Inc. |
NSN 4220-01-535-7768 is a Life Preserver,vest, manufactured by Mustang Survival, Inc., classified under FSC 4220, Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 4220-01-535-7768 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MD3196-SO (Mustang Survival, Inc.).
Key specifications for MD3196-SO: Collar: NOT INCLUDED; Unit Package Type: CARTON; Gas Cylinder: INCLUDED; Fastening Method: THREE POINT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM WITH SECURE ZIP CLOSURE. 9 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.