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3980-2Ball Joint

Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc. · NSN 3040-01-333-2996 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-01-333-2996 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-01-333-2996. Primary manufacturer part number: 3980-2.
Features
  • Ball Joint — FSC 3040
  • Material: STEEL
  • 4 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-333-2996, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3040-01-333-2996
Primary Part Number3980-2
Item NameBall Joint
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
MaterialSTEEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
2530-00-140-3673 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Rod End,steering
5950-00-854-2814SM-C-413825 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
2530-00-979-7442FTR26R INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Rod End,steering
Navistar Intl Corp Truck Br Ohio Plant
2530-01-364-1628ES-26R INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Rod End,steering
Moog Automotive Inc
3120-01-494-459239802 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Moog Inc. Dba Ampac-Isp Corp
2530-01-592-9205ES-26-R INTERCHANGEABLE
Tie Rod End,steering
Saginaw Products Corporation Dba Cignys
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3980-2 PRIMARY Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc. (USA)
ES26R Savoy Mfg Inc (USA)
ES26R Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc. (USA)
500K0874-1 Keco Industries, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
2530-00-140-3673INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE ROD END,STEERING
5950-00-854-2814INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
SM-C-413825
2530-00-979-7442INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE ROD END,STEERING
FTR26R
2530-01-364-1628INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE ROD END,STEERING
ES-26R
3120-01-494-4592INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
39802
2530-01-592-9205INTERCHANGEABLE
TIE ROD END,STEERING
ES-26-R

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-01-333-2996?

NSN 3040-01-333-2996 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-01-333-2996?

NSN 3040-01-333-2996 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 3980-2 (Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.), ES26R (Savoy Mfg Inc), ES26R (Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.), 500K0874-1 (Keco Industries, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 3040-01-333-2996?

There are 6 known substitutes for 3040-01-333-2996: 2530-00-140-3673, 5950-00-854-2814, 2530-00-979-7442 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3980-2?

Key specifications for 3980-2: Material: STEEL; End Item Identification: KECO COMPANY,AIR CONDITIONER MODEL A-3D,TRAILER MTD; Special Features: NONADJUSTABLE;SPRING-NOT INCL.;SURFACE TREAT.-GALVANIZED. 3 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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