The Rigging Rescue Rack, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-566-8916, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-566-8916 |
| Item Name | Rigging Rescue Rack |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | HEAVY DUTY RAPPELLING AND LOWERING DEVICE |
| Special Test Features | EXCEEDS NFPA/ANSI/OSHA SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESCENDER |
| Supplementary Features | ONE PERSON CAN EASILY CONTROL A 1,000 POUND LOAD LBS |
| Features Provided | FRAMED |
| Accessory Components and Quantity | 1 INCH FRICTION BARS 6;13MM CARABINERS 4;304 STAINLESS STEEL FRAME 1 MM |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 601102HB | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Rescue Systems, Inc. |
NSN 4240-01-566-8916 is a Rigging Rescue Rack, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-566-8916: General Characteristics Item Description: HEAVY DUTY RAPPELLING AND LOWERING DEVICE; Special Test Features: EXCEEDS NFPA/ANSI/OSHA SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESCENDER; Supplementary Features: ONE PERSON CAN EASILY CONTROL A 1,000 POUND LOAD LBS; Overall Length: 15.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.