Part Details | RESCUE EQUIPMENT BAG
4240-01-578-8986 A container made of specially treated material (usually neophrene) and specifically designed buckle closures, making it completely waterproof. It is constructed to handle a drop from an aircraft without damage to the contents. It is designed to carry specific articles such as lifelines, one and two-man balloons, harnesses, breathing masks and the like to stranded personnel in not easily accessable areas.
Alternate Parts: ROTHCO 8802, 4240-01-578-8986, 01-578-8986, 4240015788986, 015788986
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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42 | OCT 23, 2009 | 01-578-8986 | 37156 ( BAG, RESCUE EQUIPMENT ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
SELF-OPENING/AUTOMATIC

Cross Reference | NSN 4240-01-578-8986
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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ROTHCO 8802 | 1CPG0 | ROTHCO INCDIV OF MORRIS ROTHENBERG |
Technical Data | NSN 4240-01-578-8986
Characteristic | Specifications |
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STYLE DESIGNATOR | 2 SELF-OPENING/AUTOMATIC |
COLOR | BLACK |
OPENING LOCATION | TOP |
SPECIAL FEATURES | PADDED HELMET BAG |
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | VBSS, TOOLS X EQUIPMENT |
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | (INAVY) BAG, KIT, FLYERS |