The Sling,multiple Leg, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-543-6068, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3940-00-543-6068 |
| Item Name | Sling,multiple Leg |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Cross-Sectional Thickness | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | MULTIPLE LEG |
| Common Attachment Guide Rope | NOT INCLUDED |
| Leg Length and Quantity | 2 LEGS 10 FT FT |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 11.500 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 19.500 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 3.562 INCHES NOMINAL INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 6.062 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN |
| Sling Material Type | WIRE ROPE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | NO. XXIII TYPE |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 1 EQUALIZING ROPE THIMBLE, STYLE 49 TOP TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 2 SLIP HOOK, STYLE 5 BOTTOM TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 2 SPLIT OVAL ROPE THIMBLE, STYLE 51 INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT |
| Intermediate Attachment Location and Construction | INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT FIXED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MILB12745TYPE23 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-543-6068 is a Sling,multiple Leg, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-543-6068: Cross-Sectional Thickness: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: MULTIPLE LEG; Common Attachment Guide Rope: NOT INCLUDED; Leg Length and Quantity: 2 LEGS 10 FT FT. 16 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.