The Tarpaulin, cataloged under National Stock Number 2540-01-503-8951, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2540 (Vehicular Furniture and Accessories) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
Catalog Facts
Item Name
Tarpaulin
FSC / FSG
2540 — Vehicular Furniture and Accessories (FSG 25)
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
2540-01-503-8951
Item Name
Tarpaulin
FSC / FSG
2540 / 25 — Vehicular Furniture and Accessories
Status
ACTIVE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
Unit of Issue
EA
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5365-01-509-98881059180POSSIBLE MATCH
SHIM
Possible match (shared part number)Elgin Sweeper Company
5305-01-681-621754390-C18POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
Possible match (shared part number)L3harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions, Inc. Dba Spd Electrical Systems, Inc.
6635-01-688-13311141100POSSIBLE MATCH
X-RAY EQUIPMENT,INDUSTRIAL
Possible match (shared part number)Dimada Corp
5305-01-718-449454390F11POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
Possible match (shared part number)L3harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions, Inc. Dba Spd Electrical Systems, Inc.
5136-01-727-257654390POSSIBLE MATCH
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
Possible match (shared part number)Tapco
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
1059180
3/9Design control — primary reference
Pribbs Steel & Mfg., Inc.
54390
5/9Secondary reference
Gma Cover Corp.
Related Parts
5365-01-509-9888POSSIBLE MATCH
SHIM
1059180
5305-01-681-6217POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
54390-C18
6635-01-688-1331POSSIBLE MATCH
X-RAY EQUIPMENT,INDUSTRIAL
1141100
5305-01-718-4494POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
54390F11
5136-01-727-2576POSSIBLE MATCH
TAP,THREAD CUTTING
54390
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 2540-01-503-8951?
NSN 2540-01-503-8951 is a Tarpaulin, classified under FSC 2540, Vehicular Furniture and Accessories. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 2540-01-503-8951?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5365-01-509-9888, 5305-01-681-6217, 6635-01-688-1331. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Is NSN 2540-01-503-8951 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.