The Windlass, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-394-8196, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3950-01-394-8196 |
| Item Name | Windlass |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Capstan Spool Style | STRAIGHT HEAD |
| Whelped Wheel Quantity | 1 |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Braking Method | ELECTRIC |
| Travel Rate Per Minute | 36.0 FEET FT |
| Mechanical Advantage Method | HAND WHEEL |
| Largest Diameter and Location | 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Shaft Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Capstan Spool Surface Design | PLAIN |
| Whelp Quantity | 1 |
| Chain Type | STUD LINK |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| A-17130 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A-17130 | 5/9 Secondary reference New England Trawler Equipment Co |
| X-2196 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference New England Trawler Equipment Co |
| X-2196 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3950-01-394-8196 is a Windlass, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-396-5091. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-01-394-8196: Capstan Spool Style: STRAIGHT HEAD; Whelped Wheel Quantity: 1; Capstan Spool Quantity: 1; Unable to Decode: UNABLE TO DECODE. 13 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.