The Clip,retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-673-6972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Ford Motor Co General Parts Division. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-673-6972 |
| Primary Part Number | AB3Z17B473A |
| Item Name | Clip,retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Co General Parts Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AB3Z17B473A PRIMARY | Ford Motor Co General Parts Division (USA) |
| 7423228722 | Arquus (FRA) |
| 23228722 | Volvo Lastvagnar Aktiebolag (SWE) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AB3917B473AA | 5/9 Secondary reference Ford Motor Co General Parts Division |
NSN 5340-01-673-6972 is a Clip,retaining, manufactured by Ford Motor Co General Parts Division, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
NSN 5340-01-673-6972 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: AB3Z17B473A (Ford Motor Co General Parts Division), 7423228722 (Arquus), 23228722 (Volvo Lastvagnar Aktiebolag).
Key specifications for AB3Z17B473A: Special Features: FOR WINDSCREAN WIPER; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: CLIP. 0 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.