The Plug,pipe, cataloged under National Stock Number 4730-01-168-5686, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings) of the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4730-01-168-5686 |
| Item Name | Plug,pipe |
| FSC / FSG | 4730 / 47 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Head Type | SOLID |
| Nominal Pipe Size for Which Designed | 0.500 INCHES IN |
| Connection Style | PLAIN |
| Drive End Style | RAISED SQUARE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND EXTERNAL |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES EXTERNAL IN |
| Body Type | SOLID |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | NPT EXTERNAL |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B-1620-0500 PIECE 12 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Pima Valve, Llc |
NSN 4730-01-168-5686 is a Plug,pipe, classified under FSC 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4730-01-168-5686: Head Type: SOLID; Nominal Pipe Size for Which Designed: 0.500 INCHES IN; Connection Style: PLAIN; Drive End Style: RAISED SQUARE. 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.
NSN 4730-01-168-5686 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.