The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-678-2172, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-678-2172 |
| Primary Part Number | 870903 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 2.268 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop | 0.247 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Width | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY OVERALL |
| Hole Diameter | 0.193 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 685221PC23 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA) |
| 870903 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 870903 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
NSN 5340-00-678-2172 is a Clip,spring Tension, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-678-2172 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 685221PC23 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 870903 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for 870903: Overall Height: 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 2.268 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From End to Hole Nearest Loop: 0.247 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Thickness: 0.045 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 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.