The Handle,bow, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-196-8936, 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5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-196-8936 |
| Item Name | Handle,bow |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-C-5541,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-A-21180,A356 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Handle Clearance | 1.368 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY OVERALL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7462000204 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-196-8936 is a Handle,bow, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-196-8936: Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-C-5541,CLASS 3 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Material Document and Classification: MIL-A-21180,A356 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Overall Length: 4.720 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Handle Clearance: 1.368 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.