The Block and Tackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 3940-01-698-0697, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Crosby Group Inc the. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3940-01-698-0697 |
| Primary Part Number | 208965 |
| Item Name | Block and Tackle |
| FSC / FSG | 3940 / 39 — Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings |
| Manufacturer | Crosby Group Inc the |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Attachment Style | UPSET SHACKLE IN SHACKLE |
| Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated | 1.25 INCHES IN |
| Load Rating | 55000.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS |
| Tackle Locking Device | NOT INCLUDED |
| Tackle Accommodated Type | WIRE ROPE |
| Block Type | SNATCH |
| Style Designator | HALYARD PATTERN |
| Tackle Block Quantity | 1 |
| Sheave Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 208965 PRIMARY | Crosby Group Inc the (USA) |
NSN 3940-01-698-0697 is a Block and Tackle, manufactured by Crosby Group Inc the, classified under FSC 3940, Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings. Status: active.
NSN 3940-01-698-0697 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 208965 (Crosby Group Inc the).
Key specifications for 208965: Attachment Style: UPSET SHACKLE IN SHACKLE; Maximum Tackle Diameter Accommodated: 1.25 INCHES IN; Load Rating: 55000.0 POUNDS NOMINAL LBS; Tackle Locking Device: NOT INCLUDED. 11 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.