The Handle,bail, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-010-8598, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-010-8598 |
| Item Name | Handle,bail |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Diameter | 0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Inside Length | 6.115 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 6.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Style Designator | EYE HOOK |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-766 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Stock Diameter | 0.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Material | STEEL COMP 323 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16895 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Naval Electronic Systems Security Engineering Center |
NSN 5340-01-010-8598 is a Handle,bail, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6850-01-708-4761. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-010-8598: Mounting Facility Diameter: 0.170 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Inside Length: 6.115 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.125 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 6.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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.