The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-050-9517, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-050-9517 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.257 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | SAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.235 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.022 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.180 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Width | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 100-237 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-050-9517 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6610-00-924-0803, 5840-00-971-2039, 5935-01-278-8132. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-050-9517: Overall Height: 0.319 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 0.257 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: SAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Loop/holding Dimension: 0.235 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.