The Handle,bail, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-363-1605, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5340-01-363-1605 |
| Primary Part Number | 1609AS143 |
| Item Name | Handle,bail |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Plate Length | 4.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Inside Length | 3.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | MOUNTING PLATE |
| Plate Width | 2.865 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.895 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR OPEN |
| Handle Clearance | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Stock Diameter | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Plate Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Hole Diameter | 0.198 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.204 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1609AS143 PRIMARY | Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA) |
| H-955-AL-1-RG | Nielsen Hardware Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| H-955-AL-1-RG | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-363-1605 is a Handle,bail, manufactured by Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-363-1605 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 1609AS143 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier), H-955-AL-1-RG (Nielsen Hardware Corporation).
Key specifications for 1609AS143: Plate Length: 4.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 5.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inside Length: 3.870 INCHES MINIMUM AND 4.130 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Method: MOUNTING PLATE; Plate Width: 2.865 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.895 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 9 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.