The Plunger,quick Release, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-259-8970, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-01-259-8970 |
| Item Name | Plunger,quick Release |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Length | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| End Pressure Rating | 5.000 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 26703 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-259-8970 is a Plunger,quick Release, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6525-01-600-9312. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-259-8970: Thread Length: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shape: ROUND; Overall Length: 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Nominal Thread Size: 0.190 INCHES IN. 6 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.