The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-522-2979, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-01-522-2979 |
| Primary Part Number | 12423354-004 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 12423354-004 | Amz Alabama Inc. (USA) |
| 12423354-004 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12423354-002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc |
| 12423354 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm |
NSN 3040-01-522-2979 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-522-2979 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 12423354-004 (Amz Alabama Inc.), 12423354-004 (Bae Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems Lp Dba Data Systems International Inc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-522-6858. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 12423354-004: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ROD, EXTERNAL LATCH; End Item Identification: CHASSIS,TRUCK. 0 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.