The Turnbuckle Body, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-312-9871, 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8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-312-9871 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle Body |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | HEX OPEN BODY |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.500 INCHES BODY IN |
| Body Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Thread Class | 2B BODY |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) BODY |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | C |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5081B69IT1 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 3D86904IT4 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-312-9871 is a Turnbuckle Body, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-312-9871: Body Style: HEX OPEN BODY; Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Nominal Thread Size: 0.500 INCHES BODY IN; Body Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 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.
NSN 5340-01-312-9871 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.