The Hose Assembly,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-388-8838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4720-01-388-8838 |
| Item Name | Hose Assembly,nonmetallic |
| FSC / FSG | 4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Measuring Method and Length | 120.000 INCHES NOMINAL EXCLUDING END FITTINGS IN |
| Connection Type | EXTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT SECOND END |
| Connection Type | INTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT FIRST END |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Inside Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Media for Which Designed | WATER, DRINKING SINGLE RESPONSE |
| Outer Covering Environmental Protection | OZONE RESISTANT AND WEATHERPROOF |
| Special Markings | BLUE LONGITUDINAL STRIPE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 13229E3794 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 13229E3794-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4720-01-388-8838 is a Hose Assembly,nonmetallic, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4720-01-388-8840, 4720-01-388-8847. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4720-01-388-8838: Measuring Method and Length: 120.000 INCHES NOMINAL EXCLUDING END FITTINGS IN; Connection Type: EXTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT SECOND END; Connection Type: INTERNAL QUICK DISCONNECT FIRST END; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND. 9 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.