The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-189-8965, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Lockheed Martin Corp Electronics and Missiles Div. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 3040-01-189-8965 |
| Primary Part Number | 242789 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Corp Electronics and Missiles Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Construction | SOLID |
| Link Style | CONNECTING ARM W/UNDERCUT END TO EXTERNAL THREAD |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 242789 PRIMARY | Lockheed Martin Corp Electronics and Missiles Div (USA) |
NSN 3040-01-189-8965 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp Electronics and Missiles Div, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-189-8965 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 242789 (Lockheed Martin Corp Electronics and Missiles Div).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2510-01-727-4630. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 242789: Body Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Construction: SOLID; Link Style: CONNECTING ARM W/UNDERCUT END TO EXTERNAL THREAD; Overall Length: 1.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 4 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.