The Sling,multiple Leg, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-00-868-1589, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3940-00-868-1589 |
| Item Name | Sling,multiple Leg |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | MULTIPLE LEG |
| Overall Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Common Attachment Guide Rope | NOT INCLUDED |
| Leg Length and Quantity | 4 UPPER LEGS 5 FT 6 IN. BETWEEN TERMINAL BEARING,4 LOWER LEGS 10 FT 6 IN. BETWEEN TERMINAL BEARING IN |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL PIN DIAMETER IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL PIN DIAMETER IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL INSIDE WIDTH BETWEEN EYES IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL INSIDE WIDTH BETWEEN EYES IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 3.375 INCHES MAXIMUM INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Attachment Style Dimensions | 6.000 INCHES MAXIMUM INSIDE WIDTH IN |
| Sling Material Type | WIRE ROPE |
| Stock Size and Location | 2.500 IN. TOP TERMINAL,1.500 IN. TOP TERMINAL,2.000 IN. TOP TERMINAL,1.375 IN. INTERMEDIATE TERMINAL,1.250 IN. INTERMEDIATE TERMINAL IN |
| Beam Overall Diameter | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adjustability | NONADJUSTABLE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 30 SIZE |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 1 FLOUNDER PLATE TOP TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 4 SAFETY HOIST SWIVEL HOOK BOTTOM TERMINAL |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 4 SCREW PIN ANCHOR SHACKLE, STYLE 25 INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT 1ST VARIATION |
| Attachment Type/location and Quantity | 4 SCREW PIN ANCHOR SHACKLE, STYLE 25 INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT 2ND VARIATION |
| Cross Section Outside Diameter | 1.000 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Intermediate Attachment Location and Construction | INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT 1ST VARIATION FIXED |
| Intermediate Attachment Location and Construction | INTERMEDIATE ATTACHMENT 2ND VARIATION FIXED |
| Sling Spreader | 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 |
|---|---|
| M32108-30/9 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MILS22824 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-32108 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 816404 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3940-00-868-1589 is a Sling,multiple Leg, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3940-00-868-1589: Design Type: MULTIPLE LEG; Overall Diameter: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Common Attachment Guide Rope: NOT INCLUDED; Leg Length and Quantity: 4 UPPER LEGS 5 FT 6 IN. BETWEEN TERMINAL BEARING,4 LOWER LEGS 10 FT 6 IN. BETWEEN TERMINAL BEARING IN. 25 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.