The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-130-2978, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-130-2978 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | CONNECTOR |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN |
| Shank Outside Diameter | 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Rod Connection End Length | 2.330 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.350 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Distance From End to Hole Center | 3.330 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.350 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Rod Connection Bore Diameter | 0.294 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.303 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Class | 2A ROD CONNECTION A |
| Rod Connection Bore Depth | 2.880 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.920 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL JOINT FINE (UNJF) 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 |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3040T73P02 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-130-2978 is a Connector,rod End, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-130-2978: Style Designator: CONNECTOR; Thread Direction: RIGHT-HAND ROD CONNECTION; Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES ROD CONNECTION IN; Shank Outside Diameter: 0.495 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.505 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 10 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.