The Vacuum Anchor System, cataloged under National Stock Number 4240-01-677-9859, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4240 (Safety and Rescue Equipment) of the Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4240-01-677-9859 |
| Item Name | Vacuum Anchor System |
| FSC / FSG | 4240 / 42 — Safety and Rescue Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 17G983043-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 15073-00 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Mine Safety Appliances Company, Llc Dba M S a |
NSN 4240-01-677-9859 is a Vacuum Anchor System, classified under FSC 4240, Safety and Rescue Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 4240-01-677-9859: Special Features: DEVELOPED UNDER THE UPGRADE PROCESS OF THE GLOBEMASTER III INTERGRATED SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM (GISP) CONTRACT. THE COMMERCIAL MANUAL FOR THE WINGGRIP FALL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CALLS OUT THE NECESSARY SUPPORT EQUIP FOR THE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FALL REST SYSTEM KIT; End Item Identification: C-17 ACFT. 0 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.