The Latch,thumb, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-506-8591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Bae Systems Marine Limited. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Item Name | Latch,thumb |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 — Hardware, Commercial (FSG 53) |
| Manufacturers | Bae Systems Marine Limited (CAGE K6451) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-506-8591 |
| Primary Part Number | 70038705 |
| Item Name | Latch,thumb |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Marine Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 70038705 | Bae Systems Marine Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 62-70-32 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-506-8591 is a Latch,thumb, manufactured by Bae Systems Marine Limited, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-506-8591 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 70038705 (Bae Systems Marine Limited).
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.