The Ax,emergency Escape and Rescue, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-446-8742, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-01-446-8742 |
| Item Name | Ax,emergency Escape and Rescue |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | TOTAL WEIGHT: 11.5 POUNDS WITH 6.5 POUND HEAD; 40 IN. LG LBS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TN640 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference T-N-T Tools Inc |
NSN 4240-01-446-8742 is a Ax,emergency Escape and Rescue, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-446-8742: General Characteristics Item Description: TOTAL WEIGHT: 11.5 POUNDS WITH 6.5 POUND HEAD; 40 IN. LG LBS. 1 specification is 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.