The Connector,rod End, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-568-1208, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Div C5isr Division. Government technical data includes 2 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-568-1208 |
| Primary Part Number | 7000873-507 |
| Item Name | Connector,rod End |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Div C5isr Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-T-8506 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL COMP 304 OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7000873-507 PRIMARY | Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Div C5isr Division (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-568-1208 is a Connector,rod End, manufactured by Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Div C5isr Division, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-568-1208 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 7000873-507 (Gichner Systems Group, Inc. Div C5isr Division).
Key specifications for 7000873-507: Material Document and Classification: MIL-T-8506 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Special Features: TUBE-LIKE ROD, HAVING 0.625 INCH O.D., HAVING 0.049 INCH WALL THICKNESS AND 29.690 INCHES IN LENGTH; INCLUDES STEEL END SPACERS BEING 0.125 INCHES THICK IN; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: (INAVY)ROD LATCH ASSEMBLY; End Item Identification: S-650A/FRN-42 A. 2 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.