The Elbow,tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-00-978-7950, 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 22 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4730-00-978-7950 |
| Primary Part Number | MS21926J16 |
| Item Name | Elbow,tube |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Manufacturer | Sae International Dba Sae International |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flow Angle | 90.0 DEGREES |
| 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 FIRST END BULKHEAD |
| Connection Type | THREADED EXTERNAL TUBE ALL ENDS |
| Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 1.000 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Nominal Outside Diameter Tube Accommodated | 1.000 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN |
| Leg Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN |
| Leg Length | 1.720 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.312 INCHES FIRST END BULKHEAD IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 1.312 INCHES ALL ENDS IN |
| Seat Angle | 12.0 DEGREES ALL ENDS |
| Specification/standard Data | 96906-MS21926 GOVERNMENT STANDARD |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3A FIRST END BULKHEAD A |
| Thread Class | 3A ALL ENDS A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 12 FIRST END BULKHEAD |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 12 ALL ENDS |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UN ALL ENDS |
| Thread Series Designator | UN FIRST END BULKHEAD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 137618714 | Leonardo S.p.a. - Electronics Division - Defence Business Area (ITA) |
| MS21926J16 PRIMARY | Sae International Dba Sae International (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AS18280 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| SAE-AS18280 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
| MS21926-16C | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS21926 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
| MS21926J16 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS21926J16 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS21926J16 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS21926 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AS18280 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sae International Dba Sae International |
NSN 4730-00-978-7950 is a Elbow,tube, manufactured by Sae International Dba Sae International, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
NSN 4730-00-978-7950 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 137618714 (Leonardo S.p.a. - Electronics Division - Defence Business Area), MS21926J16 (Sae International Dba Sae International).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4730-00-978-7952, 4730-00-978-7953, 4730-01-048-3478. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MS21926J16: Flow Angle: 90.0 DEGREES; 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. 22 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.