The Tube-Hose Assembly, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-003-0235, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4720-01-003-0235 |
| Primary Part Number | 97975-1 |
| Item Name | Tube-Hose Assembly |
| FSC / FSG | 4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing |
| Manufacturer | Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | 27.740 IN. APPROX LENGTH O/A IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 97975-1 PRIMARY | Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5038T98 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| 5038T98P01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 97975 | 5/9 Secondary reference Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc. |
NSN 4720-01-003-0235 is a Tube-Hose Assembly, manufactured by Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc., classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
NSN 4720-01-003-0235 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 97975-1 (Smiths Tubular Systems-Laconia, Inc.).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-341-9527, 5940-01-372-5080. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 97975-1: General Characteristics Item Description: 27.740 IN. APPROX LENGTH O/A IN. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 4720-01-003-0235 has DEMIL Code B. 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.