Cap, Protective, Dust and Moisture5340-00-168-7240
NSN 5340-00-168-7240 · NIIN 001687240 · Part number 48C08-6
Grimes Aerospace Company · FSC 5340 — Hardware, Commercial · FSG 53 — Hardware and Abrasives · CAGE 72914
Government record, cited
NSN 5340-00-168-7240 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-00-168-7240. Manufacturer of record part number: 48C08-6.
Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material: PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
Round Cap Outside Surface Condition: SMOOTH
2 manufacturer part numbers on file
Manufacturer of record: Grimes Aerospace Company
Identification
NSN: 5340-00-168-7240
NIIN: 001687240
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
Primary part number: 48C08-6
Manufacturer: Grimes Aerospace Company
General Description
The Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-168-7240, 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5340-00-168-7240
Primary Part Number
48C08-6
Item Name
Cap,protective,dust and Moisture
FSC / FSG
5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial
Manufacturer
Grimes Aerospace Company
Status
ACTIVE
Design Type
FRICTION
Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed
2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material
PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP)
Round Cap Outside Surface Condition
SMOOTH
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5340-00-168-7240?
NSN 5340-00-168-7240 is a Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5340-00-168-7240?
NSN 5340-00-168-7240 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: N48C08 (Grimes Aerospace Company), 48C08-6 (Grimes Aerospace Company).
What are the specifications of 48C08-6?
Key specifications for 48C08-6: Design Type: FRICTION; Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP); Round Cap Outside Surface Condition: SMOOTH. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5340-00-168-7240 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.