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MIL-P-43520Pail,utility

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 7240-00-137-1609 · FSC 7240 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 7240-00-137-1609 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 7240-00-137-1609. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-P-43520.
Features
  • Pail,utility — FSC 7240
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 TYPE
  • Material Document and Classification: L-P-390, TYPE 1, CLASS L, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-P-22748, CLASS A, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Pouring Lip Quantity: 1
  • Capacity Rating: 3.000 GALLONS NOMINAL
  • Top Inside Diameter: 10.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Bottom Inside Diameter: 8.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material Thickness: 0.060 INCHES IN
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Pail,utility, cataloged under National Stock Number 7240-00-137-1609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 7240 (No Item Name Available) of the Household and Commercial Furnishings group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN7240-00-137-1609
Primary Part NumberMIL-P-43520
Item NamePail,utility
FSC / FSG7240 / 72 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data3 TYPE
Material Document and ClassificationL-P-390, TYPE 1, CLASS L, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-P-22748, CLASS A, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Pouring Lip Quantity1
Capacity Rating3.000 GALLONS NOMINAL
Top Inside Diameter10.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bottom Inside Diameter8.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Thickness0.060 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
7240-00-246-10977240002461097 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pail,utility
Sourceamerica
7240-00-943-7105 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pail,utility
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-P-43520 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-P-43520 TY3 General Services Administration Federal Supply Service (USA)
Related Parts
7240-00-246-1097INTERCHANGEABLE
PAIL,UTILITY
7240002461097
7240-00-943-7105INTERCHANGEABLE
PAIL,UTILITY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 7240-00-137-1609?

NSN 7240-00-137-1609 is a Pail,utility, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 7240 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 7240-00-137-1609?

NSN 7240-00-137-1609 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-P-43520 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-P-43520 TY3 (General Services Administration Federal Supply Service).

What NSN replaces 7240-00-137-1609?

There are 2 known substitutes for 7240-00-137-1609: 7240-00-246-1097, 7240-00-943-7105. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-P-43520?

Key specifications for MIL-P-43520: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 3 TYPE; Material Document and Classification: L-P-390, TYPE 1, CLASS L, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-P-22748, CLASS A, GRADE 1 OR 2 OR 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE; Pouring Lip Quantity: 1; Capacity Rating: 3.000 GALLONS NOMINAL. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 7240-00-137-1609 still in active supply?

NSN 7240-00-137-1609 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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