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NSN 3940-01-578-6866Government record, cited

Block, Tackle3940-01-578-6866

NSN 3940-01-578-6866 · NIIN 015786866 · Part number P59A
Petzl America, Inc. · FSC 3940 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings · FSG 39 — Materials Handling Equipment · CAGE 1QYU6
Government record, cited
NSN 3940-01-578-6866 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3940-01-578-6866. Manufacturer of record part number: P59A.
Also searched as  3940-01-578-6866 · 3940015786866 · NIIN 015786866 · 01-578-6866 · FSC 3940 Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings · CAGE 1QYU6 · P59A
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Features
  • Block,tackle — FSC 3940
  • 2 manufacturer part numbers on file
  • Manufacturer of record: Petzl America, Inc.
Identification
  • NSN: 3940-01-578-6866
  • NIIN: 015786866
  • FSC: 3940 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
  • FSG: 39 — Materials Handling Equipment
  • Primary part number: P59A
  • Manufacturer: Petzl America, Inc.
General Description

The Block,tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-01-578-6866, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Petzl America, Inc.. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3940-01-578-6866
Primary Part NumberP59A
Item NameBlock,tackle
FSC / FSG3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
ManufacturerPetzl America, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
DEMIL CodeDEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
HazardNo hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality CodeX
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
P59A PRIMARY Petzl America, Inc. (USA)
P59A Petzl Distribution (FRA)
Reference documents
ReferenceMeaning
P59A 5/9 Secondary reference
Petzl Production
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3940-01-578-6866?

NSN 3940-01-578-6866 is a Block,tackle, manufactured by Petzl America, Inc., classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.

What part numbers are listed for NSN 3940-01-578-6866?

NSN 3940-01-578-6866 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: P59A (Petzl America, Inc.), P59A (Petzl Distribution).

What are the specifications of P59A?

Key specifications for P59A: Special Features: PULLEY,MOUNTAIN RESCUE,TYPE I.USED TO REDUCE FRICTION IN RAISING AND LOWERING SYSTEMS.NORMALLY USED IN PLACE OF CARABINERS IN MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE SYSTEMS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: MINI PURSIK MINDING PULLEY; End Item Identification: ARMY MOUNTAINEERING KIT. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.

Is NSN 3940-01-578-6866 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.
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