NSN 2540-00-054-0012

Part Details | TIRE CHAIN ASSEMBLY

2540-00-054-0012 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: 08C01675000, MILC3143TYPETD, MS5138214, MS51382-14, 540012, 2540-00-054-0012, 00-054-0012, 2540000540012, 000540012

Supply Group (FSG) NSN Assigned NIIN Item Name Code (INC)
25JAN 01, 196300-054-001208918 ( CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE )
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2540-00-054-0012
Part Number Cage Code Manufacturer
08C0167500080244GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE
MILC3143TYPETD81349MILITARY SPECIFICATIONSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY
MS51382-1496906MILITARY STANDARDSPROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
54001219207U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMANDAMSTA-IM-MM
Technical Data | NSN 2540-00-054-0012
Characteristic Specifications
USAGE DESIGN DUAL TIRE
TIRE SIZE ACCOMMODATED 14.00-24
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 QUANTITY17
CROSS CHAIN TYPE REGULAR TWIST
CROSS CHAIN LENGTH24.450 INCHES NOMINAL
CROSS CHAIN QUANTITY32
CROSS CHAIN LINK WIRE SIZE0.328 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.360 INCHES MAXIMUM
DESIGN TYPE THREE SIDE
INNER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH132.000 INCHES NOMINAL
INNER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY67
CROSS CHAIN SPACINGALTERNATELY EVERY 2 LINKS ON CENTER CHAIN
SIDE CHAIN WIRE SIZE0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM