Part Details | TIRE CHAIN ASSEMBLY
2540-00-054-0008 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: 082605100220, 08-2605-100-220, 08C01638000, 540008, 2540-00-054-0008, 00-054-0008, 2540000540008, 000540008
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | JAN 01, 1963 | 00-054-0008 | 08918 ( CHAIN ASSEMBLY, TIRE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 2540-00-054-0008
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| 08-2605-100-220 | 81336 | CHIEF OF ENGINEERSDEPT OF ARMY |
| 08C01638000 | 80244 | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE |
| 540008 | 19207 | U S ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMANDAMSTA-IM-MM |
Technical Data | NSN 2540-00-054-0008
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| USAGE DESIGN | DUAL TIRE |
| TIRE SIZE ACCOMMODATED | 10.00-22 |
| 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 | 13 |
| CROSS CHAIN TYPE | REGULAR TWIST |
| CROSS CHAIN LENGTH | 17.225 INCHES MINIMUM AND 17.725 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| CROSS CHAIN QUANTITY | 28 |
| CROSS CHAIN LINK WIRE SIZE | 0.309 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.315 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| DESIGN TYPE | THREE SIDE |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 102.300 INCHES MINIMUM AND 105.300 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| OUTER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 58 |
| INNER SIDE CHAIN LENGTH | 105.800 INCHES MINIMUM AND 108.800 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| INNER SIDE CHAIN LINK QUANTITY | 60 |
| CROSS CHAIN SPACING | EVERY 2 LINKS |
| SIDE CHAIN WIRE SIZE | 0.278 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.284 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | TD TYPE |