The Capstan, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-00-591-0520, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3950-00-591-0520 |
| Item Name | Capstan |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Duty Cycle | INTERMITTENT |
| Capstan Spool Style | CONCAVE HEAD |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Current Type | DCDC |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Voltage in Volts | 230.0 |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 11 |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Environmental Protection | WATERTIGHTWATERTIGHT |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Prime Mover Type | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Largest Diameter | 46.500 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Power Requirement Rating | 30.00 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 |
|---|---|
| R6708 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| R6708 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference New England Trawler Equipment Co |
NSN 3950-00-591-0520 is a Capstan, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3950-00-591-0520: Duty Cycle: INTERMITTENT; Capstan Spool Style: CONCAVE HEAD; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Current Type: DCDC. 14 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.