NSN 5340-01-273-8142 · NIIN 012738142 · Part number KAS-023
Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company · FSC 5340 — Hardware, Commercial · FSG 53 — Hardware and Abrasives · CAGE 1S002
Government record, cited
NSN 5340-01-273-8142 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5340-01-273-8142. Manufacturer of record part number: KAS-023.
Nearby stock numbers← 5340-01-273-8135 Connector, Rod End
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Features
Holder,spring — FSC 5340
Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
2 manufacturer part numbers on file
Manufacturer of record: Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company
Identification
NSN: 5340-01-273-8142
NIIN: 012738142
FSC: 5340 — Hardware, Commercial
FSG: 53 — Hardware and Abrasives
Primary part number: KAS-023
Manufacturer: Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company
General Description
The Holder,spring, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-273-8142, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5340-01-273-8142
Primary Part Number
KAS-023
Item Name
Holder,spring
FSC / FSG
5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial
Manufacturer
Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company
Status
ACTIVE
Material
STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company (USA)
No interchangeability data on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5340-01-273-8142?
NSN 5340-01-273-8142 is a Holder,spring, manufactured by Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
What part numbers are listed for NSN 5340-01-273-8142?
NSN 5340-01-273-8142 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 8901S (Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company), KAS-023 (Charles Reed Knight Jr Dba Knight's Armament Company).
What are the specifications of KAS-023?
Key specifications for KAS-023: Special Features: ITEM IS A HOLLOW TUBE HOLDING A SPRING WHICH IS 0.750 IN. LONG,DIA 0.188 IN; End Item Identification: GUN SILENCER (IMPROVED HUSHPUPPY); Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5340-01-273-8142 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
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.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.