The Cloth,parachute, cataloged under National Stock Number 8305-00-577-4600, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8305 (Textile Fabrics) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 8305-00-577-4600 |
| Item Name | Cloth,parachute |
| FSC / FSG | 8305 / 83 — Textile Fabrics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | HEAT SET |
| Cloth Weight | 1.100 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | I TYPE |
| Procurement Group Code | 11284 |
| Environmental Protection | HEAT RESISTANT |
| Width | 36.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 37.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fiber Material | NYLON BASIC |
| Fabric Design | SOLID COLOR-WOVEN RIPSTOP PATTERN |
| Thickness | 0.003 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Weave Type | RIPSTOP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PIA-C-7020 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc |
| MILC7020 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8305-00-577-4600 is a Cloth,parachute, classified under FSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. Status: active.
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 8305-00-782-2988, 8305-01-115-9168, 8305-01-202-5842. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8305-00-577-4600: Features Provided: HEAT SET; Cloth Weight: 1.100 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: I TYPE; Procurement Group Code: 11284. 10 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.