Part Details | TIRE CHAIN ASSEMBLY
2540-00-054-0043 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: MS5138146, MS51381-46, 540043, 2540-00-054-0043, 00-054-0043, 2540000540043, 000540043
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-054-0043 | 08918 ( CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2540-00-054-0043
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| MS51381-46 | 96906 | MILITARY STANDARDSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS |
| 540043 | 19207 | U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMANDAMSTA-IM-MM |
Technical Data | NSN 2540-00-054-0043
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| USAGE DESIGN | SINGLE TIRE |
| TIRE SIZE ACCOMMODATED | 7.00-15 |
| 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 | 10 |
| CROSS CHAIN TYPE | REGULAR TWIST |
| CROSS CHAIN LENGTH | 13.155 INCHES MINIMUM AND 13.655 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| CROSS CHAIN QUANTITY | 13 |
| CROSS CHAIN LINK WIRE SIZE | 0.225 INCHES NOMINAL |
| DESIGN TYPE | TWO SIDE |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 68.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 70.300 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 54 |
| CROSS CHAIN SPACING | EVERY 4 LINKS |
| SIDE CHAIN WIRE SIZE | 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.195 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | P TYPE |