The Cylinder,compressed Air, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-218-2648, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-01-218-2648 |
| Item Name | Cylinder,compressed Air |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 45 CU. FT; 2216 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH,GAGE; MATERIAL,MAKE FROM C-L45-331; ALUMINUM ALLOY 6351-T6; WEIGHT,17.2 LBS.AVERAGE; TEST PRESSURE,3694 PSIG; CAPACTTY,45 CU.FT.AT 2216 PSIG; WATER VOL. 516 CU.IN.MIN; CYLINDED TO MEETDOT PERMIT 6498; FINISH TO BE EITHER POLYESTER POWDER COAT OR POLYURETHANE ENAMEL; LENGTH 530.40 TO 536.40; HEIGHT 170.69 TO 172.21; OPENING IN CYINDER TO BE 44.5 MM LBS |
| Reference Data and Literature | AF TO 14S5-24-1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3525462-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4240-01-218-2648 is a Cylinder,compressed Air, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-218-2648: General Characteristics Item Description: 45 CU. FT; 2216 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH,GAGE; MATERIAL,MAKE FROM C-L45-331; ALUMINUM ALLOY 6351-T6; WEIGHT,17.2 LBS.AVERAGE; TEST PRESSURE,3694 PSIG; CAPACTTY,45 CU.FT.AT 2216 PSIG; WATER VOL. 516 CU.IN.MIN; CYLINDED TO MEETDOT PERMIT 6498; FINISH TO BE EITHER POLYESTER POWDER COAT OR POLYURETHANE ENAMEL; LENGTH 530.40 TO 536.40; HEIGHT 170.69 TO 172.21; OPENING IN CYINDER TO BE 44.5 MM LBS; Reference Data and Literature: AF TO 14S5-24-1; End Item Identification: SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,NSN 4240-01-223-5796. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.