The Catch,clamping, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-296-5479, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is A and M Aerospace, Inc.. Government technical data includes 7 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-01-296-5479 |
| Primary Part Number | 8642541-1 |
| Item Name | Catch,clamping |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | A and M Aerospace, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | CLAW ENGAGINGCLAW ENGAGING |
| Engaging Surface Width | 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Catch Width | 1.938 INCHES NOMINAL1.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extended Tension Spring Width | 2.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Operation Method | LEVERLEVER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 8642541-1 | A and M Aerospace, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6780992-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Zf Industrieantriebe Witten Gmbh |
| V40006-52 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2-25-0006-52-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 8642541-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-296-5479 is a Catch,clamping, manufactured by A and M Aerospace, Inc., classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-296-5479 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 8642541-1 (A and M Aerospace, Inc.).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-507-2795, 5340-01-572-7602, 8140-01-610-3450. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 8642541-1: Overall Height: 0.781 INCHES NOMINAL0.781 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: CLAW ENGAGINGCLAW ENGAGING; Engaging Surface Width: 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 3.406 INCHES NOMINAL3.406 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 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.