The Rod End,threaded, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-540-2307, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc Div Unmanned Systems Division. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-540-2307 |
| Primary Part Number | H0551 |
| Item Name | Rod End,threaded |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc Div Unmanned Systems Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| H0551 PRIMARY | Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc Div Unmanned Systems Division (USA) |
| BE502 | Aero Defence Pty Ltd (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HME4M | 5/9 Secondary reference Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co a Div of Honeywell Inc |
| HME4M | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Irwin International, Inc. Dba Irwin International Inc |
NSN 5340-01-540-2307 is a Rod End,threaded, manufactured by Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc Div Unmanned Systems Division, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-540-2307 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: H0551 (Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc Div Unmanned Systems Division), BE502 (Aero Defence Pty Ltd).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-693-4306. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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.