The Link Assembly,lower, cataloged under National Stock Number 1440-01-179-3555, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1440 (Launchers, Guided Missile) of the Guided Missiles group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 6 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1440-01-179-3555 |
| Primary Part Number | 704AS4168 |
| Item Name | Link Assembly,lower |
| FSC / FSG | 1440 / 14 — Launchers, Guided Missile |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | ALTERED FROM 1440009390531,DIMENSIONS OF BORE AND BUSHINGS ARE ALTERED; FINISH ANODIZED AND PRIMED WITH ZINC CHROMATE; USED ON LAUNCHER LAU-118(V)2/A |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | F |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 704AS4168 | Marvin Engineering Co, Inc (USA) |
| 704AS4168 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| 704AS4168 | Garrity Tool Company, Llc (USA) |
| 704AS4168 | Wfi Government Services Inc (USA) |
| 704AS4168 | Vertex Modernization and Sustainment Llc (USA) |
| 704AS4168 | Weot Precision Industries Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 704AS4168 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bright Lights Usa, Inc Dba Blusa Defense Manufacturing |
NSN 1440-01-179-3555 is a Link Assembly,lower, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 1440, Launchers, Guided Missile. Status: active.
NSN 1440-01-179-3555 has 6 manufacturer part numbers on file: 704AS4168 (Marvin Engineering Co, Inc), 704AS4168 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier), 704AS4168 (Garrity Tool Company, Llc), 704AS4168 (Wfi Government Services Inc), 704AS4168 (Vertex Modernization and Sustainment Llc) and 1 more.
Key specifications for 704AS4168: General Characteristics Item Description: ALTERED FROM 1440009390531,DIMENSIONS OF BORE AND BUSHINGS ARE ALTERED; FINISH ANODIZED AND PRIMED WITH ZINC CHROMATE; USED ON LAUNCHER LAU-118(V)2/A; End Item Identification: HARM MISSILE. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 1440-01-179-3555 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.