The Hinge,butt, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-304-9735, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Smith and Smith Aircraft Co. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-304-9735 |
| Primary Part Number | 159-18015 |
| Item Name | Hinge,butt |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Smith and Smith Aircraft Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Reversible Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Body Width | 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | BUTT |
| Pin Center to Body Edge Distance | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Hinge Mounting Type | FULL SURFACE |
| Material Thickness | 0.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pin Removability | NONREMOVABLE |
| Knuckle Quantity | 11 |
| Surface Treatment | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Knuckle Type | FRICTION |
| Performance Type | NOT RATED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 159-18015 PRIMARY | Smith and Smith Aircraft Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 159-18015 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-00-304-9735 is a Hinge,butt, manufactured by Smith and Smith Aircraft Co, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-304-9735 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 159-18015 (Smith and Smith Aircraft Co).
Key specifications for 159-18015: Reversible Feature: NOT INCLUDED; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: UNABLE TO DECODE; Body Width: 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Style Designator: BUTT. 12 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.