The Extension,socket Wrench, cataloged under National Stock Number 5120-01-397-2968, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5120 (Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered) of the Hand Tools group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5120-01-397-2968 |
| Item Name | Extension,socket Wrench |
| FSC / FSG | 5120 / 51 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Drive Surface Size | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN |
| Style Designator | FLEXIBLE |
| Features Provided | MANUAL TOOL |
| Drive End Shape | SQUARE FIRST END INTERNAL |
| Drive End Shape | SQUARE SECOND END EXTERNAL |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMIUM OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10-929 | 5/9 Secondary reference Easco Hand Tools Inc Dba Danaher Tool Group Div Danaher Tool Group Easco Hand Tools Inc. |
| 10-929 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Apex Tool Group, Llc Dba Nicholson |
| 10-929 | 5/9 Secondary reference Armstrong Bros Tool Co |
NSN 5120-01-397-2968 is a Extension,socket Wrench, classified under FSC 5120, Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1240-01-551-5739, 7025-01-572-3581. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5120-01-397-2968: Drive Surface Size: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL BOTH ENDS IN; Style Designator: FLEXIBLE; Overall Length: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Features Provided: MANUAL TOOL. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.