The Fastener,pawl, cataloged under National Stock Number 5340-01-689-0431, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5340 (Hardware, Commercial) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5340-01-689-0431 |
| Item Name | Fastener,pawl |
| FSC / FSG | 5340 / 53 — Hardware, Commercial |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operational Direction | LEFT-HAND |
| Length | 64.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Holes | 22.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Pawl Actuation Method | HANDLE |
| Style Designator | KNURLED |
| Width | 29.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Material | STEEL OR ZINC OVERALL |
| Knob Length | 18.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM |
| Pawl Swing Angle | 75.0 DEGREES NOMINAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| E3-16-15 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5340-01-689-0431 is a Fastener,pawl, classified under FSC 5340, Hardware, Commercial. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5340-01-689-0431: Operational Direction: LEFT-HAND; Length: 64.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Holes: 22.5 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Pawl Actuation Method: HANDLE. 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.