The Turnbuckle, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-00-819-1676, 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 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-00-819-1676 |
| Primary Part Number | 2-50229-501 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 2 NUT |
| Take-Up Distance | 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | ROUND CLOSED BODY W/HEXAGON |
| End Style | DRILLED LUG AND DRILLED LUG |
| Locking Device Type | NUT |
| Body Length | 3.450 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 |
|---|---|
| 2-50229-501 | Aeromax Industries, Inc. (USA) |
| 2-50229-501 | Skyspares Parts Inc (USA) |
| 2-50229-501 PRIMARY | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2-50229-501 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Is Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems |
| 2-50229-501 | 5/9 Secondary reference Airco Products, Inc. |
| 2-50229-501 | 5/9 Secondary reference Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. Dba Defense Systems Sector |
| 2-50229-501 | 5/9 Secondary reference Saldana Machine Service |
NSN 5340-00-819-1676 is a Turnbuckle, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-00-819-1676 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 2-50229-501 (Aeromax Industries, Inc.), 2-50229-501 (Skyspares Parts Inc), 2-50229-501 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for 2-50229-501: Furnished Items and Quantity: 2 NUT; Take-Up Distance: 0.100 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: ROUND CLOSED BODY W/HEXAGON; End Style: DRILLED LUG AND DRILLED LUG. 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.