The Headache Bal, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-579-2371, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3950-01-579-2371 |
| Item Name | Headache Bal |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 16795 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Venturo Manufacturing, Inc. |
NSN 3950-01-579-2371 is a Headache Bal, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6515-01-591-3565. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-01-579-2371: Special Features: 4 INCHES OD X 1 INCH THICK, 2 PIECES IN. 0 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.