The Pad,cushioning, cataloged under National Stock Number 8140-01-256-6554, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8140 (Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers) of the Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8140-01-256-6554 |
| Item Name | Pad,cushioning |
| FSC / FSG | 8140 / 81 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 20.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Supplementary Features | USED ON STAGE I AS A SHOCK ABSORBER AND LOW-FRICTION GUIDE DURING LAUNCH;END ITEM LGM-118A PEACEKEEPER MISSILE A |
| Criticality Code Justification | FEAT |
| Support Method | REINFORCEMENT |
| Width | 19.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL AND PLASTIC POLYURETHANE AND ALUMINUM CUSHIONING |
| Nuclear Hardness Critical Feature | HARDENED |
| Thickness | 2.906 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.026 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | M |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1D95984PK-003 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 8140-01-256-6554 is a Pad,cushioning, classified under FSC 8140, Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 8140-01-256-6554: Length: 20.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Supplementary Features: USED ON STAGE I AS A SHOCK ABSORBER AND LOW-FRICTION GUIDE DURING LAUNCH;END ITEM LGM-118A PEACEKEEPER MISSILE A; Criticality Code Justification: FEAT; Support Method: REINFORCEMENT. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 8140-01-256-6554 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.