The Handle,bail, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-246-8496, 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10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-246-8496 |
| Item Name | Handle,bail |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Plate Length | 4.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inside Length | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | MOUNTING PLATE |
| Plate Width | 1.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR |
| Handle Clearance | 1.880 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE HANDLE |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE MOUNTING PLATE |
| Mounting Plate Style | RAISED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| TA50A08G2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ta Instrument Case Co |
NSN 5340-01-246-8496 is a Handle,bail, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-246-8496: Plate Length: 4.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inside Length: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: MOUNTING PLATE; Plate Width: 1.120 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.