The Shield,expansion, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-298-9743, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-298-9743 |
| Item Name | Shield,expansion |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Provision | UNTHREADED |
| Hole Accommodation Diameter | 0.305 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Insert Size | 0.250 TO 0.281 IN. DIA,NO. 8 TO NO. 10 IN |
| Fastener Type | SCREW |
| Features Provided | CLOSED END |
| Insert Type for Which Designed | SCREW |
| Head Style | SQUARE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C60053AA-093 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc. |
| 117257-009 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-298-9743 is a Shield,expansion, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-298-9743: Thread Provision: UNTHREADED; Hole Accommodation Diameter: 0.305 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Insert Size: 0.250 TO 0.281 IN. DIA,NO. 8 TO NO. 10 IN; Fastener Type: SCREW. 8 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.