The Fastener,pawl, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-296-6853, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-296-6853 |
| Item Name | Fastener,pawl |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operational Direction | LEFT-HANDLEFT-HAND |
| Mounting Plate to Pawl Distance | 1.190 INCHES NOMINAL1.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Grip Handle Width | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Length | 2.560 INCHES NOMINAL2.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pawl Actuation Method | GRIP HANDLEGRIP HANDLE |
| Recess Cup Depth | 0.810 INCHES NOMINAL0.810 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | T-HANDLE |
| Pawl Type | STRAIGHTSTRAIGHT |
| Height | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment | CHROMATE OVERALL |
| Width | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL COMP 1010 AND STEEL COMP 1212 AND STEEL AND STEEL COMP 1070 AND STEEL COMP 1080 AND RUBBER AND ZINC ALLOY OVERALL |
| Pawl Length From Actuating Shaft Center to Pawl End | 2.560 INCHES NOMINAL2.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pawl Swing Angle | 90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL90.0 DEGREES NOMINAL |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 24-20-912-10 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-296-6853 is a Fastener,pawl, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-296-6853: Operational Direction: LEFT-HANDLEFT-HAND; Mounting Plate to Pawl Distance: 1.190 INCHES NOMINAL1.190 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Grip Handle Width: 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Length: 2.560 INCHES NOMINAL2.560 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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.