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MIL-DTL-5683Clevis,rod End

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5340-00-597-8594 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-00-597-8594 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-597-8594. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-5683.
Features
  • Clevis,rod End — FSC 5340
  • Thread Length: 0.203 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.297 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
  • Shank Length: 0.673 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.783 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Style Designator: CLEVIS
  • Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End: 1.298 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.328 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Fork Arm Thickness: 0.068 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.073 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Fork Span Width: 0.109 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.119 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Metallic Hardness Rating: 26.0 MINIMUM ROCKWELL C AND 31.0 MAXIMUM ROCKWELL C
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Overall construction
General Description

The Clevis,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-597-8594, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-00-597-8594
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-5683
Item NameClevis,rod End
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Thread Length0.203 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.297 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN
Shank Length0.673 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.783 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Style DesignatorCLEVIS
Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End1.298 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.328 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Fork Arm Thickness0.068 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.073 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Fork Span Width0.109 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.119 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Metallic Hardness Rating26.0 MINIMUM ROCKWELL C AND 31.0 MAXIMUM ROCKWELL C
Shank Diameter0.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.260 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Hole Diameter0.190 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.192 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Thread Series DesignatorUNF ROD CONNECTION
Securing Pin Hole Diameter0.046 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialSTEEL OVERALL
Thread DirectionLEFT-HAND ROD CONNECTION
Fork Depth0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
End Radius0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM OVERALL
Thread Class3B ROD CONNECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.138 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN
Distance From Center of Securing Pin Hole to Rod End0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 12
5340-00-205-5703 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-205-5707 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-205-5708 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-205-5709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-205-5810 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-205-5812 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-530-5352 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-530-5353 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-530-5355 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
5340-00-530-5357 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clevis,rod End
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-5683 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
T5683 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
AN665-10L Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-205-5703INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-205-5707INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-205-5708INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-205-5709INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-205-5810INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-205-5812INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-530-5352INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-530-5353INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-530-5355INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-530-5357INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-543-2879INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END
5340-00-771-6947INTERCHANGEABLE
CLEVIS,ROD END

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-00-597-8594?

NSN 5340-00-597-8594 is a Clevis,rod End, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-00-597-8594?

NSN 5340-00-597-8594 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-5683 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), T5683 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), AN665-10L (Aeronautical Standards Group Dept of Navy and Air Force).

What NSN replaces 5340-00-597-8594?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5340-00-597-8594: 5340-00-205-5703, 5340-00-205-5707, 5340-00-205-5708 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-5683?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-5683: Thread Length: 0.203 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.297 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN; Shank Length: 0.673 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.783 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Style Designator: CLEVIS; Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End: 1.298 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.328 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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