The Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-159-4829, 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9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-159-4829 |
| Item Name | Cap,protective,dust and Moisture |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | FRICTION |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-S-763, CLASS 304, COND A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Thread Class | 2B |
| Material | STEEL COMP 304 |
| Thread Size and Series/type Designator | 10-24 UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Inside Diameter Length | 0.370 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Round Cap Outside Surface Condition | SMOOTH |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 711-4678208 ITEM 38 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-159-4829 is a Cap,protective,dust and Moisture, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-159-4829: Design Type: FRICTION; Overall Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tube Outside Diameter for Which Designed: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: QQ-S-763, CLASS 304, COND A FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE. 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.