The Hinge,cowling Door, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-00-251-9581, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. The manufacturer of record is Smith and Smith Aircraft Co. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5342-00-251-9581 |
| Primary Part Number | 159-315609-11 |
| Item Name | Hinge,cowling Door |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Manufacturer | Smith and Smith Aircraft Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | INCLUDES HINGE,PIN,STRIP,SHIM AND 2 LOCK RINGS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 159-315609-11 PRIMARY | Smith and Smith Aircraft Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 159-315609-11 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5342-00-251-9581 is a Hinge,cowling Door, manufactured by Smith and Smith Aircraft Co, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
NSN 5342-00-251-9581 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 159-315609-11 (Smith and Smith Aircraft Co).
Key specifications for 159-315609-11: General Characteristics Item Description: INCLUDES HINGE,PIN,STRIP,SHIM AND 2 LOCK RINGS; End Item Identification: AIRCRAFT MODEL T28. 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.