The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-018-9648, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-018-9648 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tongue Thickness | 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Tongue Width | 0.382 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Length | 2.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.930 INCHES MAXIMUM SHOULDER IN |
| Securing Pin Hole Diameter | 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.066 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | 299-099-031,CB2,BELL HELICOPTER CO MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Radius | 0.191 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.192 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.930 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Style Designator | CONNECTOR |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758,COND D4 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.312 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Distance From End to Hole Center | 3.430 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.490 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Rod Connection Bore Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 3B ROD CONNECTION |
| Rod Connection Bore Depth | 2.020 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.080 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL |
| Body Overall Diameter | 0.382 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Center of Securing Pin Hole to Rod End | 0.590 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.610 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 209-030-524-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-018-9648 is a Connector,rod End, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-018-9648: Tongue Thickness: 0.080 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Tongue Width: 0.382 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.384 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Length: 2.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.930 INCHES MAXIMUM SHOULDER IN; Securing Pin Hole Diameter: 0.062 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.066 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 20 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.