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AA59390-C-3-A-12Block,tackle

Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 3940-00-202-2196 · FSC 3940 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3940-00-202-2196 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-00-202-2196. Primary manufacturer part number: AA59390-C-3-A-12.
Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • Style Designator: ROUND PATTERN
  • Bearing Type: PLAIN
  • Load Rating: 50000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
  • Bearing Type: PLAIN
  • Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Antitoppling Device: NOT INCLUDED
  • Center Pin Diameter: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Shell construction
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-202-2196, 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 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-00-202-2196
Primary Part NumberAA59390-C-3-A-12
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Style DesignatorROUND PATTERN
Bearing TypePLAIN
Load Rating50000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Bearing TypePLAIN
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Center Pin Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL SHELL
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated1.000 INCHES IN
Locking StyleDROP LINK
Locking StyleDROP LINK
Antitoppling DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Sheave Quantity1
Sheave Outside Diameter12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tackle Accommodated TypeWIRE ROPE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated1.000 INCHES IN
Block TypeSNATCH
Attachment StyleDRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
Unable to DecodeUNABLE TO DECODE
Center Pin Diameter1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVE
Attachment StyleDRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE
Style DesignatorROUND PATTERN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2 TYPE
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
Tackle Locking DeviceNOT INCLUDED
MaterialSTEEL CENTER PIN
MaterialSTEEL SHEAVE
Sheave Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
3940-00-202-2199 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-202-2200 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-272-9307 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-609-8026 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-641-4153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
3940-00-708-0704 INTERCHANGEABLE
Block,tackle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AA59390-C-3-A-12 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MILB11837 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
3940-00-202-2199INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-202-2200INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-272-9307INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-609-8026INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-641-4153INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE
3940-00-708-0704INTERCHANGEABLE
BLOCK,TACKLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-00-202-2196?

NSN 3940-00-202-2196 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 3940-00-202-2196?

NSN 3940-00-202-2196 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: AA59390-C-3-A-12 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MILB11837 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 3940-00-202-2196?

There are 6 known substitutes for 3940-00-202-2196: 3940-00-202-2199, 3940-00-202-2200, 3940-00-272-9307 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AA59390-C-3-A-12?

Key specifications for AA59390-C-3-A-12: Style Designator: ROUND PATTERN; Bearing Type: PLAIN; Load Rating: 50000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Bearing Type: PLAIN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3940-00-202-2196 still in active supply?

NSN 3940-00-202-2196 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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