Lower Loop Inside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Upper Loop Inside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment: ZINC
Material: STEEL
Identification
NSN: 4030-00-253-1918
NIIN: 002531918
FSC: 4030 — Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain
FSG: 40 — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings
General Description
The Hook,chain,s, cataloged under National Stock Number 4030-00-253-1918, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4030 (Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 9 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
4030-00-253-1918
Item Name
Hook,chain,s
FSC / FSG
4030 / 40 — Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain
Status
ACTIVE
Inside Length
0.954 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Diameter
0.148 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Style Designator
OPEN ENDS
Lower Loop Inside Diameter
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Upper Loop Inside Diameter
0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment
ZINC
Material
STEEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items9
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
6615-00-938-2006DT1480C038POSSIBLE MATCH
CAPSULE,SLIP RING
Possible match (shared part number)Moog Inc.
1650-00-956-995517438POSSIBLE MATCH
PARTS KIT,VALVE,SOL
Possible match (shared part number)Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
5805-01-071-7429POSSIBLE MATCH
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SYSTEM
Possible match (shared part number)
6150-01-227-0917POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
Possible match (shared part number)
5331-01-309-937017438POSSIBLE MATCH
O-RING
Possible match (shared part number)Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
5330-01-333-635817438POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL RING,METAL
Possible match (shared part number)Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems
5305-01-624-260717438POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
Possible match (shared part number)Teledyne Flir Unmanned Ground Systems, Inc
5670-01-683-658917438POSSIBLE MATCH
FLASHING,METAL
Possible match (shared part number)Gibraltar Industries Inc
5365-01-692-421717438POSSIBLE MATCH
SPACER,SLEEVE
Possible match (shared part number)Sps Technologies Llc Dba Shur-Lok Company Div Aerospace Engineered Products Division
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
174-3-8
3/9Design control — primary reference
Ducommun Metals Co
Related Parts
6615-00-938-2006POSSIBLE MATCH
CAPSULE,SLIP RING
DT1480C038
1650-00-956-9955POSSIBLE MATCH
PARTS KIT,VALVE,SOL
17438
5805-01-071-7429POSSIBLE MATCH
TELEPHONE ANSWERING SYSTEM
6150-01-227-0917POSSIBLE MATCH
CABLE ASSEMBLY,SPECIAL PURPOSE,E
5331-01-309-9370POSSIBLE MATCH
O-RING
17438
5330-01-333-6358POSSIBLE MATCH
SEAL RING,METAL
17438
5305-01-624-2607POSSIBLE MATCH
SCREW,MACHINE
17438
5670-01-683-6589POSSIBLE MATCH
FLASHING,METAL
17438
5365-01-692-4217POSSIBLE MATCH
SPACER,SLEEVE
17438
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 4030-00-253-1918?
NSN 4030-00-253-1918 is a Hook,chain,s, classified under FSC 4030, Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 4030-00-253-1918?
9 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6615-00-938-2006, 1650-00-956-9955, 5805-01-071-7429. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 4030-00-253-1918?
Key specifications for 4030-00-253-1918: Inside Length: 0.954 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Diameter: 0.148 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: OPEN ENDS; Lower Loop Inside Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 4030-00-253-1918 hazardous material?
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.