The Bag,rescue Equipment, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-498-8949, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-498-8949 |
| Item Name | Bag,rescue Equipment |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| S800-950 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corporation Div Teufelberger Fiber Ropes |
NSN 4240-01-498-8949 is a Bag,rescue Equipment, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-498-8949: Special Features: MATERIAL,BLACK POLYAMID WITH AN INTERIOR SURFACE COATING OF URETHANE; MEASURES 6 BY 5 BY 3 INCHES AND IS STICHED USING NYLON THREAD; HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS ARE SEWN TO THE BAG AND STRAP; 2 BRASS GROMMETS ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF BAG, ONE IS A DRAIN AND THE OTHER FOR FASTENING THE ROPE; 4 INCH FRONT POCKETON FRONT OF BAG; A FOLD BACK TOP AND SLIP-LOCK BUCKLE IS ON THE TOP OF THE BAG WHICH ALLOWS THE FOLD BACK TOP TO BE BUCKLED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT POCKET; LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RAPPEL BAG; End Item Identification: MICRO RAPPEL SYSTEM. 0 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.