The Latch Special, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-00-236-3703, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Telemechanics Inc. Government technical data includes 1 specification, 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-00-236-3703 |
| Primary Part Number | 300781 |
| Item Name | Latch Special |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Telemechanics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | STEEL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 300781 PRIMARY | Telemechanics Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 300781 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Telephone and Telegraph Co |
NSN 5342-00-236-3703 is a Latch Special, manufactured by Telemechanics Inc, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-00-236-3703 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 300781 (Telemechanics Inc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5330-01-098-1236, 4320-01-316-1002, 5935-01-390-0325. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 300781: General Characteristics Item Description: STEEL. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). 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.