The Shackle, cataloged under National Stock Number 4030-00-236-8401, 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11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 4030-00-236-8401 |
| Item Name | Shackle |
| FSC / FSG | 4030 / 40 — Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inside Length | 4.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| End Condition | PLAIN |
| Material Diameter | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | CHAIN |
| Opening Width | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Locking Device Type | COTTER PIN |
| Features Provided | FORELOCK PINHOLE |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 3 CLASS AND 1 TYPE |
| Closure Head Style | OVAL |
| Material | STEEL |
| Breaking Strength | 26700.0 BELT GROUP 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-S-30506 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4030-00-236-8401 is a Shackle, classified under FSC 4030, Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-00-300-0366. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4030-00-236-8401: Inside Length: 4.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN; End Condition: PLAIN; Material Diameter: 1.500 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.