The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-512-0582, 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 8 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-512-0582 |
| Primary Part Number | A-7338 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Grimes Aerospace Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | DIMPLED HOLE |
| Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop | 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Base to Lip | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OVERALL |
| Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A-7338 PRIMARY | Grimes Aerospace Company (USA) |
NSN 5340-00-512-0582 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by Grimes Aerospace Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-512-0582 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A-7338 (Grimes Aerospace Company).
Key specifications for A-7338: Length: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: DIMPLED HOLE; Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop: 0.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Base to Lip: 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 8 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.