The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-004-3459, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-004-3459 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.198 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Thickness | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop to Mounting Tab | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Loop Opening Width | 0.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 2.480 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.520 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 172 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 13100406-3 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| 35-1B3-5-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Birtcher Corp |
| 963107-22 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-004-3459 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-004-3459: Length: 0.198 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Thickness: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). 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.