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A-A-55587Hinge,butt

Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 5340-01-127-8824 · FSC 5340 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5340-01-127-8824 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-127-8824. Primary manufacturer part number: A-A-55587.
Features
  • Hinge,butt — FSC 5340
  • Knuckle Type: FRICTION
  • Knuckle Quantity: 5
  • Pin Center to Body Edge Distance: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Hinge Mounting Type: FULL SURFACE
  • Material Thickness: 0.077 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.087 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: UNABLE TO DECODE
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 2171H TYPE
Applications
  • General assembly and fastening
  • Structural repair and reinforcement
  • Facility maintenance hardware
General Description

The Hinge,butt, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-127-8824, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (No Item Name Available) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 14 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5340-01-127-8824
Primary Part NumberA-A-55587
Item NameHinge,butt
FSC / FSG5340 / 53 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusACTIVE
Knuckle TypeFRICTION
Knuckle Quantity5
Pin Center to Body Edge Distance1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Hinge Mounting TypeFULL SURFACE
Material Thickness0.077 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.087 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationUNABLE TO DECODE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data2171H TYPE
Style DesignatorBUTT
Pin RemovabilityNONREMOVABLE
Reversible FeatureNOT INCLUDED
Body Width1.940 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.060 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Mounting Hole Diameter0.157 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Performance TypeNOT RATED
Mounting Hole Quantity6
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor5340-00-229-4359 (BHMA-A156.1 A2133 3-1/2IN)
HAZMATNo
Unit of IssueEA
Verified Substitutes 12
Hinge,tee
5340-00-062-997410862602 SUCCESSOR
Hinge,butt
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5340-00-229-4359BHMA-A156.1 A2133 3-1/2IN SUCCESSOR
Hinge,butt
Builders Hardware Mfrs Assn Inc
5340-00-229-437001555 SUCCESSOR
Hinge,butt
Defense Logistics Agency Dba Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
5340-00-229-4372B21491 SUCCESSOR
Hinge,butt
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
Hinge,butt
Hinge,butt
Hinge,butt
Hinge,butt
5340-00-291-8236A82222, 6 IN HINGE SIZE SUCCESSOR
Hinge,tee
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
A-A-55587 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
MS27968-2 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
AA55587-2 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
FF-H-116 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 5340-00-229-4359 Hinge,butt · BHMA-A156.1 A2133 3-1/2IN
5340-00-240-2592SUCCESSOR
HINGE,TEE
5340-00-062-9974SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
10862602
5340-00-229-4370SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
01555
5340-00-229-4372SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
B21491
5340-00-229-4373SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
5340-00-229-4374SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
5340-00-240-0038SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
5340-00-282-3772SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
5340-00-291-8236SUCCESSOR
HINGE,TEE
A82222, 6 IN HINGE SIZE
5340-00-432-3642SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT
5340-00-550-2553SUCCESSOR
HINGE,BUTT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5340-01-127-8824?

NSN 5340-01-127-8824 is a Hinge,butt, manufactured by Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 5340 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5340-01-127-8824?

NSN 5340-01-127-8824 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: A-A-55587 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), MS27968-2 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), AA55587-2 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), FF-H-116 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 5340-01-127-8824?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5340-01-127-8824: 5340-00-240-2592, 5340-00-062-9974, 5340-00-229-4359 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of A-A-55587?

Key specifications for A-A-55587: Knuckle Type: FRICTION; Knuckle Quantity: 5; Pin Center to Body Edge Distance: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Hinge Mounting Type: FULL SURFACE. 15 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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