The Sling,multiple Leg, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-243-2639, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3940-00-243-2639 |
| Item Name | Sling,multiple Leg |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | MULTIPLE LEG |
| Common Attachment Guide Rope | NOT INCLUDED |
| Leg Length and Quantity | 2 LEGS 2-1/2 FEET FT |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL MINOR INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL MAJOR INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Sling Material Type | CHAIN |
| Stock Size and Location | 0.750 IN. TOP TERMINAL IN |
| Chain Size | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 1 PEAR SHAPED LINK, STYLE 2 TOP TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 2 HOIST HOOK, STYLE 16 BOTTOM TERMINAL |
| Sling Spreader | NOT INCLUDED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| DPS30IN | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-243-2639 is a Sling,multiple Leg, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-243-2639: Design Type: MULTIPLE LEG; Common Attachment Guide Rope: NOT INCLUDED; Leg Length and Quantity: 2 LEGS 2-1/2 FEET FT; Attachment Style Dimensions: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN. 12 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.