The Loop,strap Fastener, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-229-0340, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-229-0340 |
| Item Name | Loop,strap Fastener |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inside Length | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | FOOTMANS LOOP |
| Painted Feature | INCLUDED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Holes | 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Outside Width | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color | OLIVE DRAB |
| Material | STEEL AND IRON MALLEABLE |
| Inside Height | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hole Diameter | 0.219 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 |
|---|---|
| MS51939-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS51939-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NASM51939 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-229-0340 is a Loop,strap Fastener, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-00-764-2334, 5340-00-916-6539. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-229-0340: Inside Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: FOOTMANS LOOP; Painted Feature: INCLUDED; Center to Center Distance Between Holes: 2.625 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.