The Clip,spring Tension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-800-5173, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-800-5173 |
| Item Name | Clip,spring Tension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 0.440 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | SAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Loop/holding Dimension | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to End | 0.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1065 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 139-0748-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 203-42-230 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 100-200-8-0 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 563119-10 | 5/9 Secondary reference Allied-Signal Inc Dba Allied-Signal Aerospace Co Electrodynamics Div |
NSN 5340-00-800-5173 is a Clip,spring Tension, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6220-00-941-3942. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-00-800-5173: Overall Height: 0.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 0.440 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: SAE ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Loop/holding Dimension: 0.400 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.