The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-496-9489, 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 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3040-01-496-9489 |
| Primary Part Number | 563-6985326-A9 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Diameter | 2.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Construction | TUBULAR |
| Link Style | TONGUE ENDS |
| End Attachment Style | EYE BOTH ENDS |
| End Attachment Length | 5.560 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 563-6984941-10 | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| 563-6985326-A9 PRIMARY | Naval Sea Systems Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6985326 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Naval Sea Systems Command |
| H552-0620-A9 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6984941 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Naval Sea Systems Command |
| H552-0403-10 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3040-01-496-9489 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Naval Sea Systems Command, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-496-9489 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 563-6984941-10 (Naval Sea Systems Command), 563-6985326-A9 (Naval Sea Systems Command).
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-496-9677, 3040-01-496-9680, 3040-01-496-9705. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 563-6985326-A9: Body Diameter: 2.380 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Construction: TUBULAR; Link Style: TONGUE ENDS; Overall Length: 46.690 INCHES MINIMUM AND 47.190 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 6 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 3040-01-496-9489 has DEMIL Code D. 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.