The Sling,multiple Leg, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-640-9690, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3940-00-640-9690 |
| Item Name | Sling,multiple Leg |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Item for Which Bottom Terminal Is Designed | FOR HOISTING BARRELS |
| Design Type | MULTIPLE LEG |
| Common Attachment Guide Rope | NOT INCLUDED |
| Leg Length and Quantity | 2 LEGS 39-15/32 IN. IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL INSIDE DIAMETER IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 4.812 INCHES NOMINAL BEARING SURFACE TO BEARING SURFACE DISTANCE IN |
| Sling Material Type | WIRE ROPE |
| Stock Size and Location | 0.625 IN. TOP TERMINAL IN |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 1 RING, STYLE 3 TOP TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 2 ROUND HOOK, REVERSE EYE, STYLE 42 BOTTOM TERMINAL |
| Cross Section Outside Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FAD40C249 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-640-9690 is a Sling,multiple Leg, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-640-9690: Item for Which Bottom Terminal Is Designed: FOR HOISTING BARRELS; Design Type: MULTIPLE LEG; Common Attachment Guide Rope: NOT INCLUDED; Leg Length and Quantity: 2 LEGS 39-15/32 IN. 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.