The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-578-0293, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is The Boeing Company Div Defense. Government technical data includes 3 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. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-578-0293 |
| Primary Part Number | 68A610055-1001 |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | The Boeing Company Div Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material Hardness Rating | 48.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 51.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 68A610055-1001 PRIMARY | The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-578-0293 is a Clip,retaining, manufactured by The Boeing Company Div Defense, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-578-0293 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 68A610055-1001 (The Boeing Company Div Defense).
Key specifications for 68A610055-1001: Material Hardness Rating: 48.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 51.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM; Special Features: CONSISTS OF LOCK SPRING UNIT WITH 2 0.094 INCH DIAMETER HOLES;A SPRING UNIT WITH 3 0.094 INCH DIAMETER HOLES LOCATED NEAR BOTTOM EDGE;A CLIP HAVING 5 0.094 INCH DIAMETER HOLES TO MATCH UP WITH PREVIOUSLY LISTED ITEMS, AND FOR LOCATIONS THAT MUST BE BENT AT 90 DEGREES BEFORE ASSEMBLY;AND 5 RIVETS IN; Surface Treatment: PASSIVATE; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: RETAINER CLIP ASSEMBLY, STAB BOLT. 3 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.