The Capstan, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-388-2797, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 3950-01-388-2797 |
| Item Name | Capstan |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Capstan Spool Style | SINGLE HEAD |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Travel Rate Per Minute | 40.0 FEET AND 80.0 FEET FT |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 11 |
| Mechanical Advantage Method | SPUR GEAR |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Prime Mover Type | ELECTRIC MOTOR |
| Largest Diameter | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Power Requirement Rating | 7.50 HORSEPOWER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| X-1319 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| X-1319 | 5/9 Secondary reference New England Trawler Equipment Co |
NSN 3950-01-388-2797 is a Capstan, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3950-01-388-2797: Capstan Spool Style: SINGLE HEAD; Capstan Spool Quantity: 1; Travel Rate Per Minute: 40.0 FEET AND 80.0 FEET FT; Prime Mover Quantity: 11. 10 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.