The Strap,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-344-2016, 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8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-344-2016 |
| Item Name | Strap,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Pad | NOT INCLUDED |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT ARCH |
| Material Thickness | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Cushion | INCLUDED |
| Distance Between Base and Inside of Arch | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Material | RUBBER AND GLASS FIBER CUSHIONING |
| Inside Diameter/arch Length | 2.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MS63044-54 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MS63044 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-344-2016 is a Strap,retaining, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5340-01-377-2038, 5340-01-400-1936. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-344-2016: Mounting Pad: NOT INCLUDED; Style Designator: STRAIGHT ARCH; Overall Width: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material Thickness: 0.040 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.
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.