The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-438-8015, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3040-01-438-8015 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Construction | TUBULAR |
| Link Style | EYE TO INTERNAL THREAD |
| End Attachment Style | CLEVIS NO. 1 FIRST END |
| Nuclear Hardness Critical Feature | HARDENED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | H |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| DAA3132A401-019 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| DAA3132A401 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3040-01-438-8015 is a Connecting Link,rigid, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-438-8017, 3040-01-438-8019, 3040-01-438-8023. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3040-01-438-8015: Body Construction: TUBULAR; Link Style: EYE TO INTERNAL THREAD; End Attachment Style: CLEVIS NO. 1 FIRST END; Special Features: HARDNESS CRITICAL ITEM. 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.
NSN 3040-01-438-8015 has DEMIL Code C. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.