The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-208-5871, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4720-01-208-5871 |
| Item Name | Tubing,nonmetallic |
| FSC / FSG | 4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Measuring Method and Length | 100.0 FEET NOMINAL OVERALL FT |
| Temp Rating | 212.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 81349-MIL-R-6855 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | B TYPE AND 4 CLASS AND 60 GRADE |
| Inside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 1300 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Media for Which Designed | FUEL/OIL, HYDROCARBON SINGLE RESPONSE |
| Material | RUBBER SYNTHETIC TUBE |
| Nonmetallic Hardness Rating | 60.0 NOMINAL SHORE DUROMETER A |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| P5068 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 031-393-CLASS4-GRADE60 | 5/1 Secondary reference Minor Rubber Co Inc |
| M6855/4-34L109 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-PRF-6855/4 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-R-6855 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| P5068-11-4L-100FT | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4720-01-208-5871 is a Tubing,nonmetallic, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3010-01-239-3749. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4720-01-208-5871: Measuring Method and Length: 100.0 FEET NOMINAL OVERALL FT; Temp Rating: 212.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND. 13 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.