The Cross,tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-720-1515, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Sae International Dba Sae International. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4730-00-720-1515 |
| Primary Part Number | MS21906J4 |
| Item Name | Cross,tube |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Sae International Dba Sae International |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-S-5002 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE INSIDE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-F-14072,E300,TY2 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OUTSIDE |
| Connection Style | FLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS |
| Connection Type | THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-763,CL 304 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 0.250 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Leg Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL ALL ENDS IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.438 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Seat Angle | 12.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS |
| Specification/standard Data | 81343-AS21906 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
| Maximum Operating Temp | 250.0 FAHRENHEIT FIRST RESPONSE DEGF |
| Maximum Operating Temp | -65.0 FAHRENHEIT SECOND RESPONSE DEGF |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3A ALL ENDS A |
| Material | STEEL COMP 304 OR STEEL COMP 316 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF) ALL ENDS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MS21906J4 PRIMARY | Sae International Dba Sae International (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AS21906 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
| MS21906 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS18280 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21906J4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21906-4C | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21906J4 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS21906 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS18280 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
| SAE-AS18280 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
NSN 4730-00-720-1515 is a Cross,tube, manufactured by Sae International Dba Sae International, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-00-720-1515 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MS21906J4 (Sae International Dba Sae International).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-00-990-3451, 4730-01-542-5919, 4730-01-542-5923. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MS21906J4: Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-S-5002 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE INSIDE; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-F-14072,E300,TY2 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OUTSIDE; Connection Style: FLARELESS (TUBE) ALL ENDS; Connection Type: THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS. 16 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.