The Block and Tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-01-454-9372, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
3940-01-454-9372
Item Name
Block and Tackle
FSC / FSG
3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
Status
ACTIVE
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
98-0170
5/1Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
81EL2226A
3/9Design control — primary reference
J. C. Whitney & Co.
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
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-004-9175
SLING,PALLET
3940-00-005-1366
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-005-1367
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-006-3256
3940-00-006-3256 · Item name not on file
3940-00-007-2801
ADAPTER,HOISTING
Related Parts in Materials Handling Equipment
3940-00-000-0169
3940-00-000-0169 · Item name not on file
3940-00-003-0706
BLOCK-WD12IN SNATCH
3940-00-004-3568
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-004-9175
SLING,PALLET
2643919
3940-00-005-1366
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-005-1367
ADAPTER,HOISTING
3940-00-006-3256
3940-00-006-3256 · Item name not on file
3940-00-007-2801
ADAPTER,HOISTING
BA62-101
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 3940-01-454-9372?
NSN 3940-01-454-9372 is a Block and Tackle, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
What are the specifications of 3940-01-454-9372?
Key specifications for 3940-01-454-9372: Special Features: LIGHTWEIGHT (APPROX. 7 LBS.); PULLS UP TO ONE TON SAFELY AND EASILY; RATCHET MECHANISM (WITH SAFETY PAWL); ALLOWS PRECISE LIFTING/LOWERING; SAFETY HANDLE DIS-ENGAGES IMMEDIATELY IF LOAD EXCEEDS RATED CAPACITY; APPROX. 3/16 IN. DIAMETER; 12 FOOT LONG AIRCRAFT CABLE; DROP-FORGED HOOKS WITH SAFETY-LATCH LOWER HOOK TO SECURELY HOLD LOADS LBS. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 3940-01-454-9372 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.