The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-342-6582, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-342-6582 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Specification/standard Data | 76823-3-31438-1 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION |
| Casehardening Indicator | NOT CASEHARDENED |
| Material | STEEL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3-31438-1 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. Dba Defense Systems Sector |
| 3-31438-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Is Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems |
NSN 5340-01-342-6582 is a Clip,retaining, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-342-6582: Specification/standard Data: 76823-3-31438-1 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION SPECIFICATION; Casehardening Indicator: NOT CASEHARDENED; Material: STEEL. 3 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.