The Handle,bail, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-243-9636, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-243-9636 |
| Item Name | Handle,bail |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Plate Length | 4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Inside Length | 4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | MOUNTING PLATE |
| Plate Width | 2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR OPEN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM SPRING |
| Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.229 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 |
|---|---|
| MS18012 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MS18012-2 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| 4139400-30 | 5/1 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic |
NSN 5340-01-243-9636 is a Handle,bail, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-243-9636: Plate Length: 4.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inside Length: 4.250 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: MOUNTING PLATE; Plate Width: 2.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 8 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.