The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-189-3498, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3940-00-189-3498 |
| Item Name | Block,tackle |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated | 0.750 INCHES IN |
| Load Rating | 1700.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Sheave Outside Diameter | 3.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tackle Accommodated Type | FIBROUS ROPE |
| Block Type | REGULAR |
| Center Pin Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | OVAL PATTERN |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Shell Length | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bearing Type | ROLLER |
| Sheave Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | ELP NO.,SIZE 6 IN.,RIG NO. 1 IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 860433 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Naval Sea Systems Command |
| S1801-860433PC1-9T014-16-24-28-- | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-189-3498 is a Block,tackle, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-189-3498: Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.750 INCHES IN; Load Rating: 1700.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Sheave Outside Diameter: 3.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tackle Accommodated Type: FIBROUS ROPE. 13 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.