Part Details | TIRE CHAIN ASSEMBLY
2540-00-054-0027 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: 08C02477000, MS5138128, MS51381-28, 540027, 2540-00-054-0027, 00-054-0027, 2540000540027, 000540027
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | JAN 01, 1961 | 00-054-0027 | 08918 ( CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2540-00-054-0027
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 08C02477000 | 80244 | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE |
| MS51381-28 | 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS |
| 540027 | 19207 | U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMANDAMSTA-IM-MM |
Technical Data | NSN 2540-00-054-0027
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| USAGE DESIGN | SINGLE 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 | 20.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 21.125 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| CROSS CHAIN QUANTITY | 12 |
| CROSS CHAIN LINK WIRE SIZE | 0.328 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| DESIGN TYPE | TWO SIDE |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 95.900 INCHES MINIMUM AND 98.900 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 49 |
| CROSS CHAIN SPACING | EVERY 4 LINKS |
| SIDE CHAIN WIRE SIZE | 0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM |