The Sealing Compound, cataloged under National Stock Number 8030-01-488-3556, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8030 (Preservative and Sealing Compounds) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. The manufacturer of record is Sae International Dba Sae International. Government technical data includes 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8030-01-488-3556 |
| Primary Part Number | AMS 3281 |
| Item Name | Sealing Compound |
| FSC / FSG | 8030 / 80 — Preservative and Sealing Compounds |
| Manufacturer | Sae International Dba Sae International |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Temp Rating | 250.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Curing Method | AIR DRIED |
| Features Provided | SEPARATE CATALYST |
| Quantity Within Each Unit Package | 8.000 OUNCES OZ |
| Physical Form | PASTE |
| Color | GRAY/GREY |
| Specific Usage Design | INTEGRAL FUEL TANK SEALING |
| Material | PLASTIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AMS 3281 PRIMARY | Sae International Dba Sae International (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AMS 3281 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| PR-1776 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8030-01-488-3556 is a Sealing Compound, manufactured by Sae International Dba Sae International, classified under FSC 8030, Preservative and Sealing Compounds. Status: active.
NSN 8030-01-488-3556 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AMS 3281 (Sae International Dba Sae International).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8030-01-488-3562. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AMS 3281: Temp Rating: 250.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF; Curing Method: AIR DRIED; Features Provided: SEPARATE CATALYST; Quantity Within Each Unit Package: 8.000 OUNCES OZ. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC D). 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.