The Snap Hook, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-143-6854, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-143-6854 |
| Primary Part Number | PS70121-2 |
| Item Name | Snap Hook |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inside Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | QQ-P-416,TYPE 1,CLASS 1 FED SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE OR MIL-C-87115,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE AND MIL-C-87115,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC 3RD TREATMENT RESPONSE |
| Unattached Ring | NOT INCLUDED |
| Inside Length | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FIXED |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-5626 MIL SPEC 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6049 FED STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR MIL-S-6050 MIL SPEC 3RD MATERIAL RESPONSE HOOK |
| End Connection Style | LOOP |
| End Position | CONNECTION END AT RIGHT ANGLE TO PLANE OF HOOK END |
| Hook Style Designator | PIVOT |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM OR ZINC AND CHROMATE |
| Material | STEEL COMP 4140 OR STEEL COMP 8740 OR STEEL COMP 8630 HOOK |
| Rubber Covered Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PS70121-2 PRIMARY | Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PIA-PS70121 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc |
| MS70121-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-143-6854 is a Snap Hook, manufactured by Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-143-6854 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PS70121-2 (Parachute Industry Association, Inc. Dba Parachute Industry Association Inc).
Key specifications for PS70121-2: Inside Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: QQ-P-416,TYPE 1,CLASS 1 FED SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE OR MIL-C-87115,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC 2ND TREATMENT RESPONSE AND MIL-C-87115,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC 3RD TREATMENT RESPONSE; Unattached Ring: NOT INCLUDED; Inside Length: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.