The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-137-3283, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-137-3283 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 3,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-C-533,T-1/4H FED SPEC ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL |
| Material Thickness | 0.010 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Loop Opening Width | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND PHOSPHATE OVERALL |
| Width | 7.969 INCHES MINIMUM AND 8.031 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 170 OR COPPER ALLOY 172 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.109 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 |
|---|---|
| 215-018-4103 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 16B10-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Birtcher Corp |
NSN 5340-00-137-3283 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4320-00-523-5217. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-137-3283: Length: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 3,CLASS 2 FED SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: QQ-C-533,T-1/4H FED SPEC ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES OVERALL; Material Thickness: 0.010 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.