Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.438 INCHES IN
Load Rating: 1000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Block Type: SNATCH
Style Designator: OVAL PATTERN
Locking Style: DROP LINK
Sheave Quantity: 1
Identification
NSN: 3940-01-408-5496
NIIN: 014085496
FSC: 3940 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
FSG: 39 — Materials Handling Equipment
General Description
The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-01-408-5496, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
3940-01-408-5496
Item Name
Block,tackle
FSC / FSG
3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
Status
ACTIVE
Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated
0.438 INCHES IN
Load Rating
1000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS
Block Type
SNATCH
Style Designator
OVAL PATTERN
Locking Style
DROP LINK
Sheave Quantity
1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
NF10152B
3/9Design control — primary reference
Nicro Corp
No interchangeability data on file.
Other items in FSC 3940 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
3940-00-000-0169
3940-00-000-0169 · Item name not on file
3940-00-003-0706
BLOCK-WD12IN SNATCH
3940-00-004-3568
3940-00-004-3568 · Item name not on file
3940-00-004-9175
SLING,PALLET
3940-00-005-1366
3940-00-005-1366 · Item name not on file
3940-00-005-1367
3940-00-005-1367 · Item name not on file
3940-00-006-3256
3940-00-006-3256 · Item name not on file
3940-00-007-2801
ADAPTER,HOISTING
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 3940-01-408-5496?
NSN 3940-01-408-5496 is a Block,tackle, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 3940-01-408-5496?
Key specifications for 3940-01-408-5496: Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 0.438 INCHES IN; Load Rating: 1000.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Block Type: SNATCH; Style Designator: OVAL PATTERN. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 3940-01-408-5496 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.