The Capstan, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-00-160-1410, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) 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6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3950-00-160-1410 |
| Item Name | Capstan |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Capstan Spool Style | STRAIGHT HEAD |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Largest Diameter | 1.437 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Operation Method | HAND |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 100562-01 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ddc Pertec Peripherals Corp |
NSN 3950-00-160-1410 is a Capstan, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3950-01-375-2230. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-00-160-1410: Capstan Spool Style: STRAIGHT HEAD; Capstan Spool Quantity: 1; Overall Length: 0.531 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN; Capstan Spool Surface Design: PLAIN. 6 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.