The Turnbuckle, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-188-0282, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-188-0282 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | FLAT OPEN BUCKLE |
| End Style | HOOK AND HOOK |
| Locking Device Type | NUT |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES BODY IN |
| Body Length | 7.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE AND 1 FORM AND 4 CLASS |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) BODY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| FFT791-TY1-FM1-CL4-3/8X6 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| FF-T-791 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-188-0282 is a Turnbuckle, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-00-188-0282: Body Style: FLAT OPEN BUCKLE; End Style: HOOK AND HOOK; Locking Device Type: NUT; Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES BODY 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.