The Micro Rappel System, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-498-8810, 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2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 4240-01-498-8810 |
| Item Name | Micro Rappel System |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | RAPPEL BAG, SNAP LINK, DESCENDER, ROPE USE LOG, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, HARNESS, RAPPEL ROPE (82 FEET), AND 2 OTHER SHEATHS (NSN 8305002618582) 9 FT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4873-05-00082 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corporation Div Teufelberger Fiber Ropes |
NSN 4240-01-498-8810 is a Micro Rappel System, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-498-8810: Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Accessory Components and Quantity: RAPPEL BAG, SNAP LINK, DESCENDER, ROPE USE LOG, INSTRUCTION BOOKLET, HARNESS, RAPPEL ROPE (82 FEET), AND 2 OTHER SHEATHS (NSN 8305002618582) 9 FT; Special Features: PROVIDES SOLDIERS WITH A COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEM TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY DESCEND FROM ROOF TOPS, WINDOWS OR STEEP TERRAIN; WORKING LOAD WILL SUPPORT A 95TH PERCENTILE SOLDIER WITH EQUIPMENT AT A SAFETY FACTOR OF 10 (NFPASTD); ENTIRE MRS WEIGHS LESS THAN 2-3/4 POUNDS LBS. 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.