The Tube,metallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4710-00-893-9863, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4710 (Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4710-00-893-9863 |
| Item Name | Tube,metallic |
| FSC / FSG | 4710 / 47 — Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Measuring Method and Length | 60.000 INCHES MINIMUM RANDOM AND 288.000 INCHES MAXIMUM RANDOM IN |
| First End Style | PLAIN |
| Heat Treatment | ANNEALED |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM A511, GRADE MT304 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | PLAIN ROUND |
| Wall Thickness | 0.083 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Second End Relationship with First End | IDENTICAL |
| Material | STEEL |
| Construction | SEAMLESS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CRESTUBE | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Whitehead Metals Inc |
NSN 4710-00-893-9863 is a Tube,metallic, classified under FSC 4710, Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4710-00-961-9276, 4710-00-961-9278. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4710-00-893-9863: Measuring Method and Length: 60.000 INCHES MINIMUM RANDOM AND 288.000 INCHES MAXIMUM RANDOM IN; First End Style: PLAIN; Heat Treatment: ANNEALED; Material Document and Classification: ASTM A511, GRADE MT304 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.