The Clevis,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-068-2016, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-068-2016 |
| Primary Part Number | MS21253 |
| Item Name | Clevis,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Style Designator | CLEVIS |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| End Radius | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Fork Arm Thickness | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| Shank Length | 0.745 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL |
| Fork Depth | 1.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 96906-MS21253-4RL GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION |
| Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End | 3.405 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.468 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 3A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Fork Span Width | 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MS21253 | Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MIL-DTL-8878 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| MS21253-4RL | Bell-Memphis Inc (USA) |
| MS21253-4RL | Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
NSN 5340-00-068-2016 is a Clevis,rod End, manufactured by Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-068-2016 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MS21253 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-8878 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21253-4RL (Bell-Memphis Inc), MS21253-4RL (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).
There are 3 known substitutes for 5340-00-068-2016: 5340-00-067-9875, 5340-00-069-0599, 5940-00-950-7781. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MS21253: Shank Diameter: 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Thread Length: 0.578 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.672 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN; Style Designator: CLEVIS; Overall Width: 0.745 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.760 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.