The Connecting Link,rigid, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-01-618-9591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Beta Engineering, Inc. Dba Beta Engineering Inc. The record lists 3 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-01-618-9591 |
| Primary Part Number | 65C18552-514 |
| Item Name | Connecting Link,rigid |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Beta Engineering, Inc. Dba Beta Engineering Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | F |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 65C18552-514 | Beta Engineering, Inc. Dba Beta Engineering Inc (USA) |
| 65C18552-514 | Ameritech Die & Mold South, Inc. (USA) |
| 65C18552-514 | Camnetics Manufacturing Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 65C18552-514 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 65C18552-514 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 3040-01-618-9591 is a Connecting Link,rigid, manufactured by Beta Engineering, Inc. Dba Beta Engineering Inc, classified under FSC 3040, Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 3040-01-618-9591 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 65C18552-514 (Beta Engineering, Inc. Dba Beta Engineering Inc), 65C18552-514 (Ameritech Die & Mold South, Inc.), 65C18552-514 (Camnetics Manufacturing Corporation).
Key specifications for 65C18552-514: Special Features: PART MARK BY RUBBER STAMPING PER MIL-STD-130 USING .12" MINIMUM CHARACTERS; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: SEIZURE LINK ASSY; End Item Identification: KC-135 ACFT. 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.
NSN 3040-01-618-9591 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.