The Shackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 4030-00-169-9268, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4030 (Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4030-00-169-9268 |
| Item Name | Shackle |
| FSC / FSG | 4030 / 40 — Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inside Length | 1.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Condition | PLAIN |
| Material Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | CHAIN |
| Opening Width | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Locking Device Type | PIN W/LEAD KEYED RING |
| Features Provided | FORELOCK PINHOLE |
| Closure Head Style | OVAL COUNTERSINK |
| Material | STEEL |
| Breaking Strength | 2500.0 BELT GROUP 2 |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY THE ACCOMMODATED MATERIAL DIAMETER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 601-1992102 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4030-00-169-9268 is a Shackle, classified under FSC 4030, Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4030-00-169-9269, 4030-00-169-9270. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4030-00-169-9268: Inside Length: 1.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Condition: PLAIN; Material Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: CHAIN. 11 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.