The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-00-332-1369, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-00-332-1369 |
| Primary Part Number | 4500-255 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Construction | TUBULAR |
| Link Style | RAISED FACE TO INTERNAL THREAD |
| End Attachment Style | RAISED FACE, ROUND FIRST END |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 68B618000-255 | The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA) |
| 4500-255 PRIMARY | Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4028-15 | 5/9 Secondary reference Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft |
| 68J618000-255 | 5/9 Secondary reference The Boeing Company Div Defense |
NSN 3040-00-332-1369 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-00-332-1369 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 68B618000-255 (The Boeing Company Div Defense), 4500-255 (Tyee Aircraft Inc Div Tyee Aircraft).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5995-01-127-8684. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 4500-255: Body Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Construction: TUBULAR; Link Style: RAISED FACE TO INTERNAL THREAD; End Attachment Style: RAISED FACE, ROUND FIRST END. 5 specifications are 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 3040-00-332-1369 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.