The Handle,extension, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-578-0178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Div Corp. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-578-0178 |
| Primary Part Number | G768745-1 |
| Item Name | Handle,extension |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BALL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SPRING |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SPINDLE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING PIN |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 2024 SLEEVE |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY 7075 CYLINDER |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING LOCKWASHER |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING THREADED END |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| G768745-1 | Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G768745 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| ST200C31C1C1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-578-0178 is a Handle,extension, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Corp, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-578-0178 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: G768745-1 (Raytheon Company Div Corp).
Key specifications for G768745-1: Special Features: THREADED END ONE 0.438 END TWO 0.250 NOMINAL INCH; EXTENDED LENGTH 30.940-31.060 MIN-MAX INCH AND CLOSED LENGTH 16.910-17.090 MIN-MAX INCH; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: TELESCOPING STRUT; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BALL; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY. 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.