The Tubing,nonmetallic, cataloged under National Stock Number 4720-01-479-5965, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4720 (Hose and Flexible Tubing) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4720-01-479-5965 |
| Primary Part Number | R-3603 3/8 OD X 0.062 |
| Item Name | Tubing,nonmetallic |
| FSC / FSG | 4720 / 47 — Hose and Flexible Tubing |
| Manufacturer | Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Measuring Method and Length | 7.500 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN |
| Temp Rating | -58.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 165.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF |
| Flexibility | FLEXIBLE |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | ROUND |
| Outside Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Exterior Color | CLEAR |
| Inside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 1650 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE TUBE |
| Nonmetallic Hardness Rating | 55.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| R-3603 3/8 OD X 0.062 PRIMARY | Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (USA) |
| HS4546-2-0078 PRIMARY | The Boeing Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HS4546-2-0078 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Co Inc |
NSN 4720-01-479-5965 is a Tubing,nonmetallic, manufactured by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, classified under FSC 4720, Hose and Flexible Tubing. Status: active.
NSN 4720-01-479-5965 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: R-3603 3/8 OD X 0.062 (Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics), HS4546-2-0078 (The Boeing Company).
Key specifications for R-3603 3/8 OD X 0.062: Measuring Method and Length: 7.500 INCHES NOMINAL OVERALL IN; Temp Rating: -58.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 165.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF; Flexibility: FLEXIBLE; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND. 11 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.