Measuring Method and Length: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN
Flexibility: FLEXIBLE
Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
Outside Diameter: 5.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Exterior Color: BLACK
Inside Diameter: 5.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Surface Condition: SMOOTH
Identification
NSN: 4720-01-140-9196
NIIN: 011409196
FSC: 4720 — Hose and Flexible Tubing
FSG: 47 — Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings
General Description
The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-140-9196, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 8 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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
4720-01-140-9196
Item Name
Tubing,nonmetallic
FSC / FSG
4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing
Status
ACTIVE
Measuring Method and Length
3.500 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN
Flexibility
FLEXIBLE
Cross-Sectional Shape Style
ROUND
Outside Diameter
5.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Exterior Color
BLACK
Inside Diameter
5.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inside Surface Condition
SMOOTH
Minimum Tensile Strength
1500 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Media for Which Designed
AIR SINGLE RESPONSE
Material
RUBBER SYNTHETIC TUBE
Nonmetallic Hardness Rating
50.0 MAXIMUM SHORE DUROMETER A
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 Items8
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
4720-01-140-919787643-1918 IT F68POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-140-919887643-1918 IT F74POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-140-919987643-1918 IT 79POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-143-53964675328-0F68POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-143-95734675374-0F23POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-146-46044675333-0F20POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4720-01-146-48454675315-0F10POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
Possible match (shared part number)Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat
4730-01-147-80314675145POSSIBLE MATCH
SPACER,FLEXIBLE,PIPELINE
Possible match (shared part number)Naval Ship Systems Command
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
87643-1918 IT F59
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
2642-843-11 ITEM5
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
4788759-0F59
C/1Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
U.S. Government activity
4675606
3/2Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
4788759
D/9Drawing number reference only
U.S. Government activity
4788759-0F59
5/2Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
Related Parts
4720-01-140-9197POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
87643-1918 IT F68
4720-01-140-9198POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
87643-1918 IT F74
4720-01-140-9199POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
87643-1918 IT 79
4720-01-143-5396POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4675328-0F68
4720-01-143-9573POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4675374-0F23
4720-01-146-4604POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4675333-0F20
4720-01-146-4845POSSIBLE MATCH
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
4675315-0F10
4730-01-147-8031POSSIBLE MATCH
SPACER,FLEXIBLE,PIPELINE
4675145
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4720-01-140-9196?
NSN 4720-01-140-9196 is a Tubing,nonmetallic, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4720-01-140-9196?
8 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4720-01-140-9197, 4720-01-140-9198, 4720-01-140-9199. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 4720-01-140-9196?
Key specifications for 4720-01-140-9196: Measuring Method and Length: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Outside Diameter: 5.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4720-01-140-9196 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.