The Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-121-4888, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Itt Aerospace Controls Llc Dba Itt Aerospace Controls Unit S. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-121-4888 |
| Primary Part Number | 16843-8 |
| Item Name | Cap,protective,dust and Moisture |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Itt Aerospace Controls Llc Dba Itt Aerospace Controls Unit S |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | FRICTION |
| Overall Diameter | 0.740 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed | 0.460 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.490 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP) |
| Inside Diameter Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Round Cap Outside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16843-8 PRIMARY | Itt Aerospace Controls Llc Dba Itt Aerospace Controls Unit S (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-121-4888 is a Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, manufactured by Itt Aerospace Controls Llc Dba Itt Aerospace Controls Unit S, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-121-4888 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 16843-8 (Itt Aerospace Controls Llc Dba Itt Aerospace Controls Unit S).
Key specifications for 16843-8: Design Type: FRICTION; Overall Diameter: 0.740 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed: 0.460 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.490 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Features: COLOR-RED. 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.
NSN 5340-01-121-4888 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.