The Handle,bow, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-383-8718, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-383-8718 |
| Item Name | Handle,bow |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Quantity | 2 |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Thread Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | RECTANGULAR |
| Material Document and Classification | QQ-A-325 T6 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL |
| Thread Direction | RIGHT-HAND |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.190 INCHES IN |
| Handle Clearance | 1.469 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color | BLACK OVERALL |
| Surface Treatment | ANODIZE OVERALL |
| Thread Class | 3B |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061 OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 7187 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-383-8718 is a Handle,bow, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5310-01-610-5224, 5925-01-617-2055. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-383-8718: Mounting Facility Quantity: 2; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE OVERALL; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Method: THREADED HOLE(S). 16 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.