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MIL-C-62040Chain Assembly,tire

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 2540-00-933-9029 · FSC 2540 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2540-00-933-9029 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2540-00-933-9029. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-62040.
Features
  • Chain Assembly,tire — FSC 2540
  • Outer Side Chain Length: 84.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cross Chain Link Wire Size: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Inner Side Chain Link Quantity: 59
  • Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST
  • Tire Size Accommodated: 7.50-16
  • Inner Side Chain Length: 84.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cross Chain Length: 14.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Side Chain construction
General Description

The Chain Assembly,tire, cataloged under National Stock Number 2540-00-933-9029, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2540 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2540-00-933-9029
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-62040
Item NameChain Assembly,tire
FSC / FSG2540 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Outer Side Chain Length84.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Link Wire Size0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Inner Side Chain Link Quantity59
Cross Chain TypeREGULAR TWIST
Tire Size Accommodated7.50-16
Inner Side Chain Length84.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Length14.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain Link Quantity12
Cross Chain Casehardening IndicatorCASEHARDENED
Outer Side Chain Link Quantity59
Cross Chain Quantity28
Side Chain Wire Size0.218 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross Chain SpacingALTERNATELY EVERY 2 LINKS ON CENTER CHAIN
MaterialSTEEL SIDE CHAIN
MaterialSTEEL CROSS CHAIN
Design TypeTHREE SIDE
Usage DesignDUAL TIRE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
2540-00-933-6916 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cross Chain,tire
2540-00-933-6918 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6926 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6929 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6935 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6936 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-6962 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cross Chain,tire
2540-00-933-9024 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-9028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
2540-00-933-9031 INTERCHANGEABLE
Chain Assembly,tire
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-62040 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS500054-3 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
2540-00-933-6916INTERCHANGEABLE
CROSS CHAIN,TIRE
2540-00-933-6918INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6926INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6929INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6935INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6936INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-6962INTERCHANGEABLE
CROSS CHAIN,TIRE
2540-00-933-9024INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9028INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9031INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9036INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE
2540-00-933-9591INTERCHANGEABLE
CHAIN ASSEMBLY,TIRE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2540-00-933-9029?

NSN 2540-00-933-9029 is a Chain Assembly,tire, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 2540 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2540-00-933-9029?

NSN 2540-00-933-9029 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-62040 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS500054-3 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 2540-00-933-9029?

There are 12 known substitutes for 2540-00-933-9029: 2540-00-933-6916, 2540-00-933-6918, 2540-00-933-6926 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-62040?

Key specifications for MIL-C-62040: Outer Side Chain Length: 84.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cross Chain Link Wire Size: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inner Side Chain Link Quantity: 59; Cross Chain Type: REGULAR TWIST. 17 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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