The Worm Shaft, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-399-0281, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Sea Systems Command. Government technical data includes 29 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 11 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-01-399-0281 |
| Primary Part Number | 167-6404330 FIND 16 |
| Item Name | Worm Shaft |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Location | BOTH ENDS OF WORM |
| Worm Thread Lead | 0.4375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 1.1680 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FIFTH PORTION IN |
| Worm Pitch Diameter | 1.5000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Worm Outside Diameter | 1.7790 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Section Diameter | 0.7300 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FOURTH PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Section Diameter | 1.1240 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END THIRD PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Section Diameter | 1.2480 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END SECOND PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Section Diameter | 1.2480 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END SECOND PORTION IN |
| Taper Largest Diameter | 1.8900 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END FIRST PORTION IN |
| Taper Largest Diameter | 1.8900 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FIRST PORTION IN |
| Unthreaded Section Keyway Depth | 0.0730 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END THIRD PORTION IN |
| End Similarity | NOT IDENTICAL |
| Taper Length | 0.9650 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END FIRST PORTION IN |
| Taper Length | 0.9650 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FIRST PORTION IN |
| Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SECOND END FIFTH PORTION |
| Worm Thread Section Length | 1.5000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shaft Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND SECOND END FIFTH PORTION |
| Worm Helix Angle | 5 DEG 3 MIN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Worm Thread Quantity | 1 |
| Worm Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Unthreaded Section Keyway Width | 0.2510 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END THIRD PORTION IN |
| Worm Pressure Angle in Deg | 14.500 |
| Worm Body Tapered Bearing Surface End | NOT PROVIDED |
| Straight Unthreaded Length | 0.2200 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FOURTH PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Length | 0.7340 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END THIRD PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Length | 1.4370 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END SECOND PORTION IN |
| Straight Unthreaded Length | 1.7490 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END SECOND PORTION IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 167-6404330 FIND 16 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 167-6404330 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Naval Sea Systems Command |
NSN 3040-01-399-0281 is a Worm Shaft, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-399-0281 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 167-6404330 FIND 16 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
11 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3020-01-399-1849, 3020-01-399-1850, 3040-01-399-1856. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 167-6404330 FIND 16: Shaft Location: BOTH ENDS OF WORM; Worm Thread Lead: 0.4375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 1.1680 INCHES NOMINAL SECOND END FIFTH PORTION IN; Overall Length: 8.7400 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 29 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.