The Cap,linear Actuating Cylinder, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-187-1272, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. Government technical data includes 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3040-01-187-1272 |
| Item Name | Cap,linear Actuating Cylinder |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Overall Thickness | 2.188 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3427RA | D/9 Drawing number reference only Sargent Aerospace & Defense, Llc Dba Sargent Controls & Aerospace Div Sargent Controls & Aerospace |
| 3427D3-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Sargent Aerospace & Defense, Llc Dba Sargent Controls & Aerospace Div Sargent Controls & Aerospace |
| 3427RA PIECE 2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sargent Aerospace & Defense, Llc Dba Sargent Controls & Aerospace Div Sargent Controls & Aerospace |
NSN 3040-01-187-1272 is a Cap,linear Actuating Cylinder, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-187-1273. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3040-01-187-1272: Overall Thickness: 2.188 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Length: 4.000 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 3.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Features: MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION:QQ-A-225/6,ALLOY 2024,T351;SURFACE FINISH:ANODIZED;FOUR PLAIN MTG HOLES 0.464 IN.DIA;2.625 IN.BY 3.000 IN.MTG PATTERN IN. 2 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.
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.