The Adapter,hoisting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-120-2231, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3940-00-120-2231 |
| Item Name | Adapter,hoisting |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | AIRCRAFT HOISTING |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL |
| Material | STEEL |
| Attachment Method | EYE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4S50069-101A | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-120-2231 is a Adapter,hoisting, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-120-2231: Usage Design: AIRCRAFT HOISTING; Overall Length: 11.350 INCHES MINIMUM AND 14.550 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Features: IDENTIFICATION PLATE; USED ON MAIN LANDING GEAR,AND MLG OUTBOARD DOOR; ADJUSTABLE LENGTH; Surface Treatment: NICKEL. 4 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.
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.