The Adapter,hoisting, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-240-8470, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 7 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
3940-00-240-8470
Item Name
Adapter,hoisting
FSC / FSG
3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
Status
ACTIVE
Surface Treatment
CADMIUM AND PAINT
Attachment Method
BOLTED
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items7
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5360-00-597-1888B18578POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
Possible match (shared part number)Eaton Aerospace, Llc Dba Jackson South
5930-00-658-3867POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ROTARY
Possible match (shared part number)
6145-00-838-6613POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
Possible match (shared part number)
5950-00-928-1139POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
Possible match (shared part number)
5940-01-159-855618578POSSIBLE MATCH
TERMINAL SET,QUICK DISCONNECT
Possible match (shared part number)Barnes Group Inc. Dba Barnes Distribution
6685-01-281-726718578POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROL,TEMPERATURE,INDICATING
Possible match (shared part number)G.s. Blodgett, Llc Div Blodgett
6520-01-587-537931-700DPOSSIBLE MATCH
LIGHT,DENTAL OPERATING,FIELD
Possible match (shared part number)Jameson Llc
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
18578
3/9Design control — primary reference
Franklin Engine Co Inc
Related Parts
5360-00-597-1888POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
B18578
5930-00-658-3867POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,ROTARY
6145-00-838-6613POSSIBLE MATCH
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
5950-00-928-1139POSSIBLE MATCH
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5940-01-159-8556POSSIBLE MATCH
TERMINAL SET,QUICK DISCONNECT
18578
6685-01-281-7267POSSIBLE MATCH
CONTROL,TEMPERATURE,INDICATING
18578
6520-01-587-5379POSSIBLE MATCH
LIGHT,DENTAL OPERATING,FIELD
31-700D
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 3940-00-240-8470?
NSN 3940-00-240-8470 is a Adapter,hoisting, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 3940-00-240-8470?
7 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-00-597-1888, 5930-00-658-3867, 6145-00-838-6613. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 3940-00-240-8470?
Key specifications for 3940-00-240-8470: Overall Height: 9.720 INCHES MINIMUM AND 9.780 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Length: 8.676 INCHES MINIMUM AND 8.736 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 7.593 INCHES MINIMUM AND 7.633 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Surface Treatment: CADMIUM AND PAINT. 2 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 3940-00-240-8470 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
What is the DEMIL code for NSN 3940-00-240-8470?
NSN 3940-00-240-8470 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.