The Shield,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-163-9455, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-163-9455 |
| Item Name | Shield,expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Provision | THREADED |
| Hole Accommodation Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Insert Type for Which Designed | SCREW |
| Material | PLASTIC |
| Unit Quantity | 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 50-031 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-163-9455 is a Shield,expansion, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5355-01-181-0561, 4820-01-240-2724. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-163-9455: Thread Provision: THREADED; Hole Accommodation Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Insert Type for Which Designed: SCREW. 5 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.