The Fastener,pawl, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-244-4256, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-244-4256 |
| Item Name | Fastener,pawl |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operational Direction | LEFT-HAND |
| Grip Handle Width | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length | 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pawl Actuation Method | GRIP HANDLE |
| Recess Cup Depth | 0.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | T-HANDLE |
| Pawl Type | OFFSET |
| Height | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ZINC AND PASSIVATE AND CHROMIUM OVERALL |
| Width | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | IRON MALLEABLE AND STEEL COMP 302 AND STEEL AND ZINC OVERALL |
| Pawl Length From Actuating Shaft Center to Pawl End | 1.340 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
|---|---|
| 24-20-201-20 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| ST42D51-2 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Lockheed Martin Corp |
| 24-20-201-35 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-244-4256 is a Fastener,pawl, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-244-4256: Operational Direction: LEFT-HAND; Grip Handle Width: 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pawl Actuation Method: GRIP HANDLE. 12 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.