The Plug, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-148-9609, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Kovatch Corp.. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Item Name | Plug |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 — Hardware, Commercial (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (CAGE 11083); Kovatch Corp. (CAGE 59556) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-148-9609 |
| Primary Part Number | K-500-EN-0156 |
| Item Name | Plug |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Corp. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 4K0149 | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| K-500-EN-0156 PRIMARY | Kovatch Corp. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4K149 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
NSN 5340-01-148-9609 is a Plug, manufactured by Kovatch Corp., classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-148-9609 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 4K0149 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense), K-500-EN-0156 (Kovatch Corp.).
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.