The Handle,bow, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-280-2888, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-00-280-2888 |
| Item Name | Handle,bow |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Handle Clearance | 1.440 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE OVERALL |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 356.0 OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2906-3 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-280-2888 is a Handle,bow, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-00-378-1210, 5905-01-076-4376, 6625-01-345-9464. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-280-2888: Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625,TYPE 2,CLASS 2 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Overall Length: 7.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Handle Clearance: 1.440 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: COLOR BLACK NO. 37083 FED STD 595. 4 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.