The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-181-3908, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3040-01-181-3908 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Construction | TUBULAR |
| Link Style | TUBULAR SHANK |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C9565 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| C9565-2 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 53322-2 | 7/1 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| C9565-2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3040-01-181-3908 is a Connecting Link,rigid, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5120-01-428-4945. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3040-01-181-3908: Body Diameter: 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Construction: TUBULAR; Link Style: TUBULAR SHANK; 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 3040-01-181-3908 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.