The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-163-9727, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-163-9727 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.380 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 170 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172,TEMPER A FED SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.325 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.355 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.016 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Specification/standard Data | 80205-NAS1464 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.220 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 0.490 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.510 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 170 OR COPPER ALLOY 172 OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.103 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 |
|---|---|
| NAS1464 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NAS1464B034-05C | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-163-9727 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-163-9727: Overall Height: 0.430 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Length: 0.380 INCHES MAXIMUM 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 170 FED SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR QQ-C-533,ALLOY 172,TEMPER A FED SPEC 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL. 11 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.