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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

209-78Connecting Link,rigid

American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International · NSN 3040-00-172-1816 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-00-172-1816 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-00-172-1816. Primary manufacturer part number: 209-78.
Features
  • Connecting Link,rigid — FSC 3040
  • Material: STEEL
  • Body Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Body Width: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Link Style: STRAIGHT
  • Body Construction: SOLID
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-00-172-1816, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3040-00-172-1816
Primary Part Number209-78
Item NameConnecting Link,rigid
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL
Body Thickness0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Width0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Link StyleSTRAIGHT
Body ConstructionSOLID
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
2805-00-361-7434 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pan,oil
5945-00-998-2814 INTERCHANGEABLE
Solenoid,electrical
6145-01-104-50831323C INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Belden, Inc.
6150-01-155-592020-978 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing
Drs Naval Power Systems Inc Dba Drs Power & Control Technologies Inc
5920-01-448-2843593-6960500 PC 94 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuse,cartridge
Naval Sea Systems Command
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
209-78 American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International (USA)
Related Parts
2805-00-361-7434INTERCHANGEABLE
PAN,OIL
5945-00-998-2814INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-104-5083INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
1323C
6150-01-155-5920INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING
20-978
5920-01-448-2843INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSE,CARTRIDGE
593-6960500 PC 94

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-00-172-1816?

NSN 3040-00-172-1816 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International, classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-00-172-1816?

NSN 3040-00-172-1816 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 209-78 (American Coleman Company, the Dba Metro Crown International).

What NSN replaces 3040-00-172-1816?

There are 5 known substitutes for 3040-00-172-1816: 2805-00-361-7434, 5945-00-998-2814, 6145-01-104-5083 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 209-78?

Key specifications for 209-78: Material: STEEL; Overall Length: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Thickness: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Width: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 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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