The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-185-2955, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-185-2955 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tongue Thickness | 0.245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Tongue Width | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Securing Pin Hole Diameter | 0.3123 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.3131 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CONNECTOR |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6050,COND F4 MIL SPEC 5TH MATERIAL RESPONSE BODY |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-B-637 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-B-637 FED SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-B-637 FED SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-B-637 FED SPEC 4TH MATERIAL RESPONSE ATTACHMENT |
| Shank Outside Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rod Connection End Length | 1.710 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From End to Hole Center | 2.310 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rod Connection Bore Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Rod Connection Bore Depth | 1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 462 OR COPPER ALLOY 464 OR COPPER ALLOY 482 OR COPPER ALLOY 485 ATTACHMENT |
| Material | STEEL COMP 8630 BODY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 175861 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-185-2955 is a Connector,rod End, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5360-01-270-7417. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-185-2955: Tongue Thickness: 0.245 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Tongue Width: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Securing Pin Hole Diameter: 0.3123 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.3131 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Style Designator: CONNECTOR. 13 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.