The Clamp,loop, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-203-8529, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-203-8529 |
| Item Name | Clamp,loop |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Style Designator | CENTER MOUNT |
| Material Document and Classification | MIL-S-5059 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5510 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Diameter | 0.204 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material Thickness | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Distance From Loop Center to Tongue End | 0.820 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE OVERALL |
| Tongue Hole Type | ROUND, UNTHREADED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Loop and Mounting Hole | 0.587 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.617 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 302 OR STEEL COMP 321 OVERALL |
| Loop Inside Diameter | 0.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8908-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Avo Intl |
| TA731SS8 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-203-8529 is a Clamp,loop, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5935-01-424-9298, 5935-01-424-9299. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-203-8529: Style Designator: CENTER MOUNT; Material Document and Classification: MIL-S-5059 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OR AMS 5510 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL; Diameter: 0.204 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 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.