The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-722-8995, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3940-00-722-8995 |
| Item Name | Block,tackle |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attachment Style | DRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE |
| Sheave Bearing Lubrication Method | SELF-LUBRICATED |
| Load Rating | 16000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Tackle Locking Device | NOT INCLUDED |
| Sheave Outside Diameter | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tackle Accommodated Type | CHAIN |
| Block Type | SNATCH |
| Center Pin Diameter | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | HALF-STRAP PATTERN |
| Locking Style | SAFETY W/LATCH PIN |
| Bearing Type | PLAIN |
| Sheave Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SHELL |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY SHEAVE |
| Material | PLASTIC BEARING |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CENTER PIN |
| Antitoppling Device | 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 |
|---|---|
| S8101-1723626 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-722-8995 is a Block,tackle, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-722-8995: Attachment Style: DRILLED SWIVEL EYE AND SHACKLE; Sheave Bearing Lubrication Method: SELF-LUBRICATED; Load Rating: 16000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Tackle Locking Device: NOT INCLUDED. 17 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.