The Tarpaulin, cataloged under National Stock Number 8340-01-498-8638, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) of the Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel, Shoes, Tents group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 8340-01-498-8638 |
| Item Name | Tarpaulin |
| FSC / FSG | 8340 / 83 — Tents and Tarpaulins |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZW |
| Departure From Cited Document | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-T-82288 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8340-01-498-8638 is a Tarpaulin, classified under FSC 8340, Tents and Tarpaulins. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8340-01-498-8638: Criticality Code Justification: ZZZW; Departure From Cited Document: MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS; Special Features: CHAGE FSC; 2540 TO 8340. 2 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 8340-01-498-8638 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.