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AA59808-51BBlock,tackle

Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-072-0331 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-072-0331 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-072-0331. Primary manufacturer part number: AA59808-51B.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Material: IRON AND STEEL SHEAVE
  • Tackle Accommodated Type: FIBROUS ROPE
  • Material: IRON AND STEEL SHELL
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY AND COPPER BEARING
  • Antitoppling Device: NOT INCLUDED
  • Attachment Style: CHAIN SHACKLE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Iron and Steel Sheave construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-072-0331, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (No Item Name Available) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-072-0331
Primary Part NumberAA59808-51B
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
MaterialIRON AND STEEL SHEAVE
Tackle Accommodated TypeFIBROUS ROPE
MaterialIRON AND STEEL SHELL
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY AND COPPER BEARING
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Attachment StyleCHAIN SHACKLE
Becket TypeTHIMBLE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated1.000 INCHES IN
Sheave Quantity1
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
Sheave Outside Diameter4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Sheave Bearing Lubrication MethodSELF-LUBRICATED
Bearing TypePLAIN
Becket Quantity1
Style DesignatorROUND PATTERN
Center Pin Diameter0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shell Length8.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Load Rating3300.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
3940-00-059-5995 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-059-5996 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-068-9173 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-879-2128 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-926-3713 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-926-3716 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-926-3719 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-950-2955 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AA59808-51B Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
GGG-B-490 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
A-A-59808 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
3940-00-059-5995INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-059-5996INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-068-9173INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-879-2128INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-926-3713INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-926-3716INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-926-3719INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-950-2955INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-072-0331?

NSN 3940-00-072-0331 is a Block,tackle, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 3940 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3940-00-072-0331?

NSN 3940-00-072-0331 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: AA59808-51B (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), GGG-B-490 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), A-A-59808 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-072-0331?

There are 8 known substitutes for 3940-00-072-0331: 3940-00-059-5995, 3940-00-059-5996, 3940-00-068-9173 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AA59808-51B?

Key specifications for AA59808-51B: Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE; Material: IRON AND STEEL SHEAVE; Tackle Accommodated Type: FIBROUS ROPE; Material: IRON AND STEEL SHELL. 22 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3940-00-072-0331 still in active supply?

NSN 3940-00-072-0331 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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