The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-118-2248, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Grimes Aerospace Company. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares 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 | 5340-00-118-2248 |
| Primary Part Number | A-7098A |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Grimes Aerospace Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | PIN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 511 |
| 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 |
NSN 5340-00-118-2248 is a Clip,retaining, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-118-2248 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: A-7098A (Grimes Aerospace Company), A-7098A (Leonardo Spa Helicopters Division - Production Site).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5915-01-527-5355. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for A-7098A: Overall Height: 1.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: PIN; Stock Diameter: 0.032 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment: CADMIUM AND CHROMATE. 4 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.