The Guard,hose-Tubing, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-00-396-5960, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4720-00-396-5960
Item Name
Guard,hose-Tubing
FSC / FSG
4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing
Status
ACTIVE
Inside Diameter
2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items6
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4720-00-396-59619451812-9POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Auburn Leather Company
4720-00-480-15099451812-1POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Auburn Leather Company
4720-00-480-15109451812-2POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Auburn Leather Company
4720-00-480-15119451812-3POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Flint Ink Corp
4720-00-480-15129451812-4POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Auburn Leather Company
4720-00-480-15139451812-5POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
Possible match (shared part number)Auburn Leather Company
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
9451812-8
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
9451812-8
5/9Secondary reference
General Electric Company
9451812
D/9Drawing number reference only
General Electric Company
Related Parts
4720-00-396-5961POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-9
4720-00-480-1509POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-1
4720-00-480-1510POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-2
4720-00-480-1511POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-3
4720-00-480-1512POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-4
4720-00-480-1513POSSIBLE MATCH
GUARD,HOSE-TUBING
9451812-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4720-00-396-5960?
NSN 4720-00-396-5960 is a Guard,hose-Tubing, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4720-00-396-5960?
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4720-00-396-5961, 4720-00-480-1509, 4720-00-480-1510. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 4720-00-396-5960?
Key specifications for 4720-00-396-5960: Overall Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Diameter: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: HOSE SIZE(8);PERMANENT INK STAMP ON SMOOTH SIDE;N0. 25 CLIPPER CONDENSER TAPE,HK. BARNES CO. OR EQUIV.;2.688 IN. O/A DIA;MATL-LEATHER IN; End Item Identification: AIRCRAFT;. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4720-00-396-5960 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.