Part Details | TIRE CHAIN ASSEMBLY
2540-00-054-0010 A series of interconnected metal links forming two or more parallel lengths, cross-connected, usually at right angles. Designed to be fastened over the tread or perimeter of a tire(s) of a vehicle to increase traction and/or prevent skidding.
Alternate Parts: 100234, 1002-34, MS5138210, MS51382-10, 540010, 2540-00-054-0010, 00-054-0010, 2540000540010, 000540010
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-054-0010 | 08918 ( CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2540-00-054-0010
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 1002-34 | 63734 | KAITLIN CORP |
| MS51382-10 | 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS |
| 540010 | 19207 | U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMANDAMSTA-IM-MM |
Technical Data | NSN 2540-00-054-0010
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| USAGE DESIGN | DUAL TIRE |
| TIRE SIZE ACCOMMODATED | 11.00-20 |
| CROSS CHAIN MATERIAL | STEEL |
| CROSS CHAIN SURFACE TREATMENT | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| SIDE CHAIN MATERIAL | STEEL |
| SIDE CHAIN SURFACE TREATMENT | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| CROSS CHAIN CASEHARDENING INDICATOR | CASEHARDENED |
| CROSS CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 14 |
| CROSS CHAIN TYPE | REGULAR TWIST |
| CROSS CHAIN LENGTH | 20.750 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CROSS CHAIN QUANTITY | 24 |
| CROSS CHAIN LINK WIRE SIZE | 0.328 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| DESIGN TYPE | THREE SIDE |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 99.300 INCHES NOMINAL |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 50 |
| INNER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 103.100 INCHES NOMINAL |
| INNER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 52 |
| CROSS CHAIN SPACING | ALTERNATELY EVERY 2 LINKS ON CENTER CHAIN |
| SIDE CHAIN WIRE SIZE | 0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM |