The Capstan, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-00-188-3366, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3950-00-188-3366 |
| Item Name | Capstan |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 1 MOTOR CONTROLLER |
| Duty Cycle | INTERMITTENT |
| Capstan Spool Style | STRAIGHT HEAD |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Current Type | DC |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Braking Method | ELECTRIC |
| Voltage in Volts | 230.0 |
| Cooling Method | NONVENTILATED |
| Travel Rate Per Minute | 35.0 FEET FT |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 1 |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Environmental Protection | DRIPPROOF |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Prime Mover Type | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Largest Diameter | 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Power Requirement Rating | 25.00 HORSEPOWER |
| Operation Method | POWERED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| N8352 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3950-00-188-3366 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): 2540-01-295-2497. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-00-188-3366: Furnished Items and Quantity: 1 MOTOR CONTROLLER; Duty Cycle: INTERMITTENT; Capstan Spool Style: STRAIGHT HEAD; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED. 18 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.