The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-055-6564, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Bae Systems (operations) Limited. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-055-6564 |
| Primary Part Number | 229-006231 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems (operations) Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tongue Thickness | 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tongue Width | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Securing Pin Hole Diameter | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Shank Outside Diameter | 0.223 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From End to Hole Center | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shank Overall Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 3A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF ROD CONNECTION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 229-006231 | Bae Systems (operations) Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RBJ337P | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Imex Marketing Facilities |
NSN 5340-01-055-6564 is a Connector,rod End, manufactured by Bae Systems (operations) Limited, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-055-6564 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 229-006231 (Bae Systems (operations) Limited).
Key specifications for 229-006231: Tongue Thickness: 0.343 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tongue Width: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Securing Pin Hole Diameter: 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Thread Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL ROD CONNECTION IN. 11 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.