The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-586-8956, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 3040-01-586-8956 |
| Primary Part Number | 3950-6 |
| Item Name | Ball Joint |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Pdi Ground Support Systems, 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 |
|---|---|
| 3950-6 PRIMARY | Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 3040-01-586-8956 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-586-8956 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3950-6 (Pdi Ground Support Systems, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-01-682-8733. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3950-6: Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: INAVY BALL JOINT , RH; End Item Identification: TIRE ROD ASSY. 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.