The Turnbuckle Body, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-550-7580, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-550-7580 |
| Item Name | Turnbuckle Body |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Thread Length | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL BODY IN |
| Thread Direction | LEFT-HAND BODY |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.312 INCHES BODY IN |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING OVERALL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) BODY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CL-7-SSC-S | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-550-7580 is a Turnbuckle Body, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-550-7580: Thread Length: 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL BODY IN; Thread Direction: LEFT-HAND BODY; Nominal Thread Size: 0.312 INCHES BODY IN; Special Features: STAINLESS. ONCE THE BALL THREADS PASS BEYOND THE FOOT THREADS, THE FOOT CAN ROTATE AND PIVOT FREELY(20 DEGREE TOTAL ANGLE). FOOT THREADS ARE LEFT-HAND TO POSITIVELY PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BACKOUT DURING USE. TYPE A SMALL FOOT.. 5 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.