The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-548-2004, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 3040-01-548-2004 |
| Item Name | Ball Joint |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 110-318 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ditch Witch of Charlotte, Inc Dba Ditch Witch of the Carolinas |
NSN 3040-01-548-2004 is a Ball Joint, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-549-4178, 5985-01-563-0509. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3040-01-548-2004: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: BALL,JOINT; End Item Identification: 3805-01-537-7952;DITCHING MACHINE RT40. 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.