The Clevis,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-856-0585, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-00-856-0585 |
| Item Name | Clevis,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shank Diameter | 0.2487 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2492 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fork Span Width | 0.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.442 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Securing Pin Hole Diameter | 0.076 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.086 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Fork Arm Thickness | 0.085 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.105 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | 299-099-031,CC1,BELL HELICOPTER CO MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| End Radius | 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.229 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Length | 0.460 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.500 INCHES MAXIMUM ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Shank Length | 0.785 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.805 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | CLEVIS |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-6758,COND F4 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Shank Shoulder Diameter | 0.340 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Shank Shoulder Length | 0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.085 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4130 OVERALL |
| Distance From Center of Securing Pin Hole to Rod End | 0.165 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.205 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| Fork Depth | 0.437 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.463 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Hole Diameter | 0.1895 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.1905 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From Pivot Pinhole Center to Rod Connection End | 1.592 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.618 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 204-001-213-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-856-0585 is a Clevis,rod End, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-856-0585: Shank Diameter: 0.2487 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2492 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Height: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Fork Span Width: 0.438 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.442 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Securing Pin Hole Diameter: 0.076 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.086 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 22 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.
NSN 5340-00-856-0585 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.