The Catch,locking Latch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-261-0697, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-261-0697 |
| Item Name | Catch,locking Latch |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | STEEL SHEET,LOW CARBON 0.0740 THK BY 1.58 IN. O/A;BEND INTO LGS 0.88 IN.,1.58 IN. AND A 45 DEG TURN OF 0.34 IN.; 1.00 IN. W;.188 BY .250 SLOT IN LONGEST LEG,2 0.188 BY 0.250 IN. SLOTS IN 2ND LONGEST LEG; CAD PLATE TYP II,CLS 1 O/A IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7116004-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-261-0697 is a Catch,locking Latch, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-261-0697: General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL SHEET,LOW CARBON 0.0740 THK BY 1.58 IN. O/A;BEND INTO LGS 0.88 IN.,1.58 IN. AND A 45 DEG TURN OF 0.34 IN.; 1.00 IN. W;.188 BY .250 SLOT IN LONGEST LEG,2 0.188 BY 0.250 IN. SLOTS IN 2ND LONGEST LEG; CAD PLATE TYP II,CLS 1 O/A IN. 1 specification is 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.