NSN 3040-01-197-8555 · NIIN 011978555 · Part number 8722186-21
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm · FSC 3040 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment · FSG 30 — Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment · CAGE 19207
Government record, cited
NSN 3040-01-197-8555 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-01-197-8555. Manufacturer of record part number: 8722186-21.
Also searched as3040-01-197-8555 ·
3040011978555 ·
NIIN 011978555 ·
01-197-8555 ·
FSC 3040 Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment · CAGE 19207 · 8722186-21 · 8722186
Manufacturer of record: U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
Identification
NSN: 3040-01-197-8555
NIIN: 011978555
FSC: 3040 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment
FSG: 30 — Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment
Primary part number: 8722186-21
Manufacturer: U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
General Description
The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-197-8555, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
3040-01-197-8555
Primary Part Number
8722186-21
Item Name
Connecting Link,rigid
FSC / FSG
3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment
Manufacturer
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
Status
ACTIVE
Body Construction
SOLID
Link Style
OFFSET
Body Width
0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
STEEL
Body Thickness
0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
3040-01-197-85568722186-22POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3040-01-200-43918722186-10POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3040-01-200-56818722186-3POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3040-01-210-97078722186-2POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
3040-01-233-77688722186-23POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
Possible match (shared part number)U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA)
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
8722186
D/9Drawing number reference only
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
Related Parts
3040-01-197-8556POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8722186-22
3040-01-200-4391POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8722186-10
3040-01-200-5681POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8722186-3
3040-01-210-9707POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8722186-2
3040-01-233-7768POSSIBLE MATCH
CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8722186-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 3040-01-197-8555?
NSN 3040-01-197-8555 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 3040-01-197-8555?
NSN 3040-01-197-8555 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8722186-21 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm).
What NSN replaces 3040-01-197-8555?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-197-8556, 3040-01-200-4391, 3040-01-200-5681. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 8722186-21?
Key specifications for 8722186-21: Body Construction: SOLID; Link Style: OFFSET; Body Width: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 37.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 3040-01-197-8555 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.