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68B618000-231Connecting Link,rigid

The Boeing Company Div Defense · NSN 3040-00-218-8770 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-00-218-8770 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-00-218-8770. Primary manufacturer part number: 68B618000-231.
Features
  • Connecting Link,rigid — FSC 3040
  • Body Construction: TUBULAR
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY
  • End Attachment Length: 2.344 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
  • End Attachment Width: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
  • End Attachment Style: EYE FIRST END
  • End Attachment Hole Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
  • 3 verified cross-references
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy construction
General Description

The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-00-218-8770, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is The Boeing Company Div Defense. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 9 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3040-00-218-8770
Primary Part Number68B618000-231
Item NameConnecting Link,rigid
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThe Boeing Company Div Defense
StatusACTIVE
Body ConstructionTUBULAR
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY
End Attachment Length2.344 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
End Attachment Width0.438 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
End Attachment StyleEYE FIRST END
End Attachment Hole Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 9
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
68B618000-231 PRIMARY The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
4500-231 Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft (USA)
4028-7 Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-023-1910INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
3455-00-224-3658INTERCHANGEABLE
CUTTER,MILLING,METAL SLITTING
09310
5935-00-258-5873INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
DPD-C6-5-34P
5360-00-598-9900INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
74500231-1
6320-01-422-1212INTERCHANGEABLE
PANEL,ALARM,SHIPBOARD
6665-01-444-0442INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,GAS
5977-01-512-5430INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSH
40287
6665-01-518-6898INTERCHANGEABLE
DETECTOR,GAS
2530-01-691-0132INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL UNIT,PNEUMATIC TIRE
40287

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-00-218-8770?

NSN 3040-00-218-8770 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by The Boeing Company Div Defense, classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-00-218-8770?

NSN 3040-00-218-8770 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 68B618000-231 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), 4500-231 (Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft), 4028-7 (Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft).

What NSN replaces 3040-00-218-8770?

There are 9 known substitutes for 3040-00-218-8770: 5950-00-023-1910, 3455-00-224-3658, 5935-00-258-5873 and 6 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 68B618000-231?

Key specifications for 68B618000-231: Body Construction: TUBULAR; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY; End Attachment Length: 2.344 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END IN; End Attachment Width: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END 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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