The Plug,anode Retaining, cataloged under National Stock Number 5342-00-526-3659, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5342 (Hardware, Weapon System) of the Hardware and Abrasives group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 6 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5342-00-526-3659 |
| Item Name | Plug,anode Retaining |
| FSC / FSG | 5342 / 53 — Hardware, Weapon System |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Drive End Style | HEXAGON |
| Supplementary Features | CLASS B SUPPORT PLUGS SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE OF 750LBS/IN(SQUARED); THIS PRESSURE SHALL BE HELD FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO ENSURE THAT NO LEAKAGE OCCURS LBS |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | 1 TYPE AND B CLASS |
| Functional Description | TYPE I: FOR USE WITH ZRN OR IRON ANODES; CLASS B: TAPERED PIPE THREAD (REPLACEMENT USE ONLY; NOT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION) |
| Material | COPPER BODY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 715 OVERALL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-A-19521-IB-3/4IN | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-A-19521 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-A-19521-IB | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-A-19521-3/4IN | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5342-00-526-3659 is a Plug,anode Retaining, classified under FSC 5342, Hardware, Weapon System. Status: active.
6 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-00-526-3660, 5342-00-526-3680, 5342-00-753-3920. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5342-00-526-3659: Drive End Style: HEXAGON; Supplementary Features: CLASS B SUPPORT PLUGS SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE OF 750LBS/IN(SQUARED); THIS PRESSURE SHALL BE HELD FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO ENSURE THAT NO LEAKAGE OCCURS LBS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1 TYPE AND B CLASS; Special Features: NOMINAL MATERIAL SIZE 3/4INCH IN. 6 specifications are 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.