The Plunger,detent, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-286-1816, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Item Name | Plunger,detent |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 — Hardware, Commercial (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group (CAGE 3M830) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-286-1816 |
| Primary Part Number | 298228 |
| Item Name | Plunger,detent |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 298228 PRIMARY | Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8W8540 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
NSN 5340-01-286-1816 is a Plunger,detent, manufactured by Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-286-1816 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 298228 (Bendix Corp the Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems Group).
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.