Part Details | RIGID CONNECTING LINK
3040-00-003-8953 An item of various cross-sectional shapes which may be of solid or hollow construction. It is specifically designed for attachment to a lever(s) and/or control(s) to actuate various remote mechanisms. It is one of the following: (1) A one-piece item with or without eyes and/or holes in each end which may have bushings or bearings pressed in the eyes; (2) A one-piece item with both ends processed for terminations, excluding threaded end(s); (3) A two-piece construction type item consisting of a body with both ends processed for terminations and a single end attachment; or (4) A three-piece construction type item consisting of a body and two end attachments. Excludes internal combustion engine type piston connecting rods; DRAG LINK, STEERING; LINK, ANCHOR, BRAKE SHOE; TIE ROD, STEERING; and TURNBUCKLE. For cylindrical shaped externally threaded items without end attachments, see ROD, THREADED END and STUD (as modified).
Alternate Parts: A51C435683, A51C43568-3, A51C435683, A51C43568-3, 3040-00-003-8953, 00-003-8953, 3040000038953, 000038953
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | MAY 27, 1972 | 00-003-8953 | 21988 ( CONNECTING LINK, RIGID ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
EYE ENDS
Cross Reference | NSN 3040-00-003-8953
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| A51C43568-3 | 26512 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONDIV MISSION SYSTEMS |
| A51C43568-3 | 61174 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATIONDIV NORTHROP GRUMMAN AEROSPACE |
Technical Data | NSN 3040-00-003-8953
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL | STEEL |
| BODY CONSTRUCTION | SOLID |
| LINK STYLE | EYE ENDS |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 5.249 INCHES NOMINAL |
| BODY WIDTH | 0.317 INCHES NOMINAL |
| BODY THICKNESS | 0.312 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM |