The Turnbuckle, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-068-8138, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-068-8138 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Furnished Items and Quantity | 2 CLEVIS AND 4 COTTER PIN |
| Take-Up Distance | 3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length | 9.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | FLAT OPEN BUCKLE |
| End Style | CLEVIS AND CLEVIS |
| Body Length | 5.090 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Fork Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pinhole Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 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 |
|---|---|
| G228 BRONZE | 3/9 Design control — primary reference The Crosby Group Llc Dba the Crosby Group |
NSN 5340-01-068-8138 is a Turnbuckle, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-068-8138: Furnished Items and Quantity: 2 CLEVIS AND 4 COTTER PIN; Take-Up Distance: 3.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 9.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: FLAT OPEN BUCKLE. 9 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.