The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-278-3864, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Merrill Manufacturing Corporation. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-278-3864 |
| Primary Part Number | A-10848 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Merrill Manufacturing Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE |
| Stock Diameter | 0.091 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Surface Treatment | CADMIUM AND CHROMATE |
| Material | STEEL UNS K08500 |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A-10848 PRIMARY | Merrill Manufacturing Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2470263 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 5340-01-278-3864 is a Clip,retaining, manufactured by Merrill Manufacturing Corporation, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-278-3864 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: A-10848 (Merrill Manufacturing Corporation).
Key specifications for A-10848: Overall Height: 1.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-470 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE; Stock Diameter: 0.091 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED. 5 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.