The Fastener,pawl, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-556-3432, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5340-01-556-3432 |
| Item Name | Fastener,pawl |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Pawl Actuation Method | HANDLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 01-33-61 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-556-3432 is a Fastener,pawl, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3020-01-625-3250. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5340-01-556-3432: Pawl Actuation Method: HANDLE; Special Features: MATERIAL:HOUSING,ACTUATOR,PAWL,AND PAWLFOOT 1010 STEEL,ZINC PLATE,CHROMATE PLUS SEALER;STUDS,NUTS AND PAWL SCREW STEEL,ZINC PLATE,CHROMATE PLUS SEALER;LOCKWASHERS SPRING STEEL,ZINC PLATE,CHROMATE PLUS SEALER;PIN 303 STAINLESS STEEL,PASSIVATED.TYPE A ASSEM; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: PAWL/CAM ACTION LATCH; End Item Identification: S-650A/FRN-42A,SHELTER A. 1 specification is 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.