The Windlass, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-277-9062, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3950-01-277-9062 |
| Item Name | Windlass |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Capstan Spool Style | CONCAVE HEAD |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Braking Method | MANUAL |
| Cooling Method | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 1 |
| Mechanical Advantage Method | HAND WHEEL |
| Shaft Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 1 BRACKET FOR FIXED SUSPENSION |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Prime Mover Type | HYDRAULIC MOTOR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 16403 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Northern Line Machine Div of Commencement Intl Corp |
| 3423 EHAW | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northern Line Machine Div of Commencement Intl Corp |
NSN 3950-01-277-9062 is a Windlass, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3010-01-278-3695, 5430-01-278-4077. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-01-277-9062: Capstan Spool Style: CONCAVE HEAD; Capstan Spool Quantity: 1; Braking Method: MANUAL; Cooling Method: ANY ACCEPTABLE. 12 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.