The Tarpaulin, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-00-281-8430, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
8340-00-281-8430
Item Name
Tarpaulin
FSC / FSG
8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins
Status
ACTIVE
Shade Identification
7
Hazard Protection Feature
MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATER REPELLENT
Grommet
INCLUDED
Cloth Weight
17.60 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MINIMUM AND 19.40 OUNCES PER SQUARE YARD MAXIMUM OZ
Color
OLIVE DRAB LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Rainwater Collecting Device
NOT INCLUDED
Shade Source
US ARMY
Material
COTTON LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Material Identification Designator
8
Tie Rope
INCLUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
MIL-T-43309
4/1Identification reference
U.S. Government activity
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 8340 — Tents and Tarpaulins
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
8340-00-024-9684
8340-00-024-9684 · Item name not on file
8340-00-024-9687
8340-00-024-9687 · Item name not on file
8340-00-024-9691
8340-00-024-9691 · Item name not on file
8340-00-026-0323
8340-00-026-0323 · Item name not on file
8340-00-030-1433
8340-00-030-1433 · Item name not on file
8340-00-030-1434
8340-00-030-1434 · Item name not on file
8340-00-033-7094
8340-00-033-7094 · Item name not on file
8340-00-037-0314
8340-00-037-0314 · Item name not on file
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 8340-00-281-8430?
NSN 8340-00-281-8430 is a Tarpaulin, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 8340-00-281-8430?
Key specifications for 8340-00-281-8430: Shade Identification: 7; Hazard Protection Feature: MILDEW RESISTANT AND WATER REPELLENT; Overall Length: 102.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Grommet: INCLUDED. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 8340-00-281-8430 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.