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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

AN165-16RSConnector,rod End

Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force · NSN 5340-00-069-0599 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-069-0599 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-069-0599. Primary manufacturer part number: AN165-16RS.
Features
  • Connector,rod End — FSC 5340
  • Thread Class: 3A ROD CONNECTION A
  • Material: STEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL
  • Radius: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Tongue Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Thread Length: 0.453 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.547 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.190 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
  • Tongue Thickness: 0.183 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.193 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Applications
  • Electrical interconnection
  • Signal interface mating
  • Quick-disconnect coupling
  • Applications requiring Steel Comp 8630 or Steel Comp 4130 Overall construction
General Description

The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-069-0599, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-069-0599
Primary Part NumberAN165-16RS
Item NameConnector,rod End
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force
StatusCANCELLED
Thread Class3A ROD CONNECTION A
MaterialSTEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL
Radius0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Tongue Width0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread Length0.453 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.547 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
Tongue Thickness0.183 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.193 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Surface TreatmentCHROMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL
Distance From End to Hole Center2.852 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Thread DirectionRIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
Shank Overall Length2.084 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Shank Outside Diameter0.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416,TY 2,CL 3 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL
Thread Series DesignatorUNF ROD CONNECTION
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-S-6050 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6758 MIL SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
Style DesignatorCONNECTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor5340-00-057-7184
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
Connector,rod End
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Turnbuckle Body
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AN165-16RS Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force (USA)
MIL-DTL-8878 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MS21254-3RS Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2822080 Embraer Aviation International (FRA)
MIL-DTL-8878 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
2822080 Embraer S.a. (BRA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 5340-00-057-7184 Connector,rod End
5306-00-206-2661SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
5340-00-061-1812SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9871SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9873SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9875SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9876SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9877SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9878SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9879SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9880SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY
5340-00-067-9882SUCCESSOR
TURNBUCKLE BODY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-069-0599?

NSN 5340-00-069-0599 is a Connector,rod End, manufactured by Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-069-0599?

NSN 5340-00-069-0599 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: AN165-16RS (Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force), MIL-DTL-8878 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MS21254-3RS (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 2822080 (Embraer Aviation International), MIL-DTL-8878 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5340-00-069-0599?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5340-00-069-0599: 5306-00-206-2661, 5340-00-057-7184, 5340-00-061-1812 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AN165-16RS?

Key specifications for AN165-16RS: Thread Class: 3A ROD CONNECTION A; Material: STEEL COMP 8630 OR STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL; Radius: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tongue Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5340-00-069-0599 still in active supply?

NSN 5340-00-069-0599 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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