Part Number
Part Number:
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NIIN:
Item Name:
DESCENDER , MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
Definition:
AN ITEM USUALLY IN THE SHAPE OF A FIGURE-8 INTENDED TO BE USED TO RAPPEL DOWN STEEP INCLINES WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROPES.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 2N664 | NEW ENGLAND ROPES CORP. |
Federal Supply Class
Title
INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES MUSETTE BAGS; DUFFEL BAGS; AMMUNITION BELTS; PISTOL BELTS; HANDCUFFS; PACKBOARDS; SLEEPING BAGS; KNAPSACKS; HIKERS' PACKS; SUNGLASSES; SKIS; SNOWSHOES; SWORDS WITH SCABBARDS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES TOILET ARTICLES; MESS GEAR; FABRIC UTILITY CONTAINERS.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| PGCD | PROCUREMENT GROUP CODE | 46415 |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | MICRO RAPPEL SYSTEM |
| SURF | SURFACE TREATMENT | SOFT ANODIZED FINISH |
| SSEQ | SIZE SEQUENCE INDICATOR | 000 |
| MATL | MATERIAL | ALUMINUM |
| HUES | COLOR | GOLD(PART NO. NFPA126501) OR BLACK (PART NO. NFPA126502) ANODIZED |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | SMALL END IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ONE 0.5 INCHES (12.7 MM) DIAMETER SNAP LINK; LARGE END CAN ACCOMMODATE ONE 0.2 INCHES (5MM) ROPE); MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH OF THE DESCENDER IS 3968 POUNDS (1800 KG);MANUFACTURERS IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL SHALL BE STAMPED ON EACH DESCENDER; NO BURRS OR SHARP EDGES,MAXIMUM WEIGHT, 1.7 OUNCES (48 GRAMS), LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT |
| CRTL | CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION | FEAT |