The Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-656-6252, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Avon Protection Systems Incorporated Dba Avon Protection Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 2 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-656-6252 |
| Primary Part Number | ST53CE0025 |
| Item Name | Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Avon Protection Systems Incorporated Dba Avon Protection Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Component Document Origin | GOVERNMENT |
| Disposition After Initial Use | REUSABLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ST53CE0025 PRIMARY | Avon Protection Systems Incorporated Dba Avon Protection Systems Inc (USA) |
NSN 4240-01-656-6252 is a Breathing Apparatus,self-Contain, manufactured by Avon Protection Systems Incorporated Dba Avon Protection Systems Inc, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 4240-01-656-6252 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ST53CE0025 (Avon Protection Systems Incorporated Dba Avon Protection Systems Inc).
Key specifications for ST53CE0025: Component Document Origin: GOVERNMENT; Disposition After Initial Use: REUSABLE; Special Features: CYLINDER OPTION 4.7, 6.8, 9.0 LITRE; HYDRATION CANTEEN ACCESSORY; COMMUNICATION CONNECTION ACCESSORY; END SERVICE ALARM WHICH MONITORS PRESSURE GAUGE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ST53 VERSATILE PROTECTION. 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.
NSN 4240-01-656-6252 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.