The Bar,latch, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-579-3957, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-579-3957 |
| Primary Part Number | MIL-4-16877-TCR |
| Item Name | Bar,latch |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Material | STEEL AND 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 |
|---|---|
| 12509397 | U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm (USA) |
| MIL-4-16877-TCR PRIMARY | Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing (USA) |
NSN 5340-01-579-3957 is a Bar,latch, manufactured by Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-579-3957 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 12509397 (U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm), MIL-4-16877-TCR (Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing).
Key specifications for MIL-4-16877-TCR: Special Features: FINISH CHROME-FREE DORRLTECH/MAGNI 575 BLACK OVER ZINC OR ZINC ALLOY PLATING; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: TOP CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY WITH SPACER; End Item Identification: 2320-01-565-3428 CHASSIS, TRUCK; HIGH-MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET SYSTEM (HIMARS); Material: STEEL AND STEEL CORROSION RESISTING. 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.