The pins covered by this specification are intended for use with clevises, rod ends, and shackles.
This specification establishes the requirements for the manufacture and inspection of one type of straight headed pin.
Classification. Pins shall be fabricated from any one of the following compositions (see 3.1):
a. 4037, 4130 or 8630, steel alloy.
b. PH13-8Mo, corrosion resistant steel (cres).
c. Ti-6AI-4v, titanium alloy.
d. 8740 steel alloy.